Animal Studies of Attachment (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What was Konrad Lorenz's area of expertise?
What was Konrad Lorenz's area of expertise?
Ethologist studying animal behaviour
What is imprinting in mobile bird species?
What is imprinting in mobile bird species?
Attaching to first moving object seen
In Lorenz's experiment, what was the first moving object the experimental group saw?
In Lorenz's experiment, what was the first moving object the experimental group saw?
Lorenz himself
What happened when both groups of goslings were mixed together?
What happened when both groups of goslings were mixed together?
Each continued following their parent
How long is the critical period for imprinting in birds?
How long is the critical period for imprinting in birds?
Just a few hours after hatching
What happens if imprinting doesn't occur during the critical period?
What happens if imprinting doesn't occur during the critical period?
Chicks won't attach to any mother
In the peacock case study, what did the adult peacock court?
In the peacock case study, what did the adult peacock court?
Giant tortoises
How do mammalian mothers differ from birds regarding attachment?
How do mammalian mothers differ from birds regarding attachment?
They show more emotional attachment
What did Guitton et al. find about chickens imprinted on washing-up gloves?
What did Guitton et al. find about chickens imprinted on washing-up gloves?
They eventually preferred other chickens
Why are animal studies like Lorenz's practically useful to psychologists?
Why are animal studies like Lorenz's practically useful to psychologists?
Animals breed faster for multi-gen study