Lorenz Study

Question 1

Imprinting

Answer 1

Imprinting is irreversible
Any kind of phase sensitive learning (learning occurring at a particular stage) that is rapid and apparently independent of the consequences of behaviour. It is an innate readiness to acquire certain behaviour.

Question 2

Critical period

Answer 2

Imprinting is restricted to a definite period of time. If the animals have not seen a moving object within the critical period, it will not imprint.

For humans critical period- birth to 5 years if not attached not able to develop healthy relationships.

Question 3

Sexual imprinting

Answer 3

Later mates are chose based upon the object they imprinted on.

Question 4

Nature vs nurture

Answer 4

Nature- out genetics determine our behaviour. Something that Is preprogrammed

Nurture- environment impacts our behaviour

Question 5

Why would it make sense from an evolutionary perspective for the offspring to be programmed to attach?

Answer 5

Natural instinct to survive. You’re gonna imprint to the caregiver to survive and use them for protection.