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  1. Imprinting (psychology) - Wikipedia

    In psychology and ethology, imprinting is a relatively rapid learning process that occurs during a particular developmental phase of life and leads to corresponding behavioural adaptations.

  2. Imprinting in Psychology - Verywell Mind

    Nov 25, 2025 · Imprinting is a survival mechanism where animals form a strong bond with the first thing they see. Humans experience imprinting, which affects how we form bonds and relationships …

  3. Exploring Imprinting Psychology: Key Principles and Origins

    May 30, 2025 · Discover the fascinating world of imprinting psychology, its origins, key principles, and real-life examples that shape our behaviors and relationships.

  4. What is imprinting psychology? - California Learning Resource Network

    May 17, 2025 · Imprinting psychology, a concept originating in ethology and developmental psychology, describes the rapid formation of strong, often seemingly indelible, emotional attachments in early life.

  5. Imprinting Psychology: Konrad Lorenz Theory

    Jun 16, 2023 · Lorenz found that geese follow the first moving object they see. This process is known as imprinting, and suggests that attachment is innate and programmed genetically. Lorenz believed that …

  6. Lorenz’s Theory of Imprinting - Psychology Fanatic

    Feb 20, 2024 · Imagine a fluffy gosling, just moments old, instinctively following a human instead of its mother. This captivating phenomenon, known as imprinting, unravels the intricate ways in which …

  7. Imprinting | Parental Care, Conditioning & Memory | Britannica

    Imprinting, in psychobiology, a form of learning in which a very young animal fixes its attention on the first object with which it has visual, auditory, or tactile experience and thereafter follows that object.

  8. Imprinting Definition - AP Psychology Key Term | Fiveable

    Imprinting is a type of learning where an animal forms strong attachments during an early-life critical period.

  9. Imprinting in Psychology: How Early Experiences Shape Our Behavior …

    Jan 8, 2025 · Imprinting is a powerful psychological process that shapes who we become based on our early experiences. From childhood attachments to the role models we choose in adolescence and …

  10. Explore the Fascinating Science of Imprinting

    May 18, 2025 · Imprinting is a rapid learning process that occurs in a specific, critical period of an individual's life, usually early on. It involves forming strong attachments or preferences for certain …