Which of the following behaviour takes place in an animals life at a certain critical time?
A
Dominance
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B
Reflex
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C
Instinct
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D
Imprinting
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E
Habituation
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Solution
The correct option is D Imprinting A form of learning that occurs during a brief genetically determined critical period shortly after birth is called as imprinting. Habituation occurs throughout the life where individual learn to ignore the irrelevant stimuli. Reflex is a response to external or internal stimuli experienced throughout the life. Instinct and dominance are innate behaviours. The correct answer is D.