Lorenz demonstrated the importance of experience during critical periods by imprinting goslings to

A) adoptive mothers.
B) himself.
C) each other.
D) surrogate mothers.

Critical Periods

Specific times during an organism's life span when it is exceptionally receptive to certain stimuli or experiences, which can have lasting effects on its developmental trajectory.

Imprinting

A critical period in early development where organisms form strong attachments and establish particular behaviors in response to specific stimuli or experiences.

Goslings

Young geese, especially newly hatched or very young ones.