Which of the following is an accurate description of imprinting?
a. It is permanent unlearned behavior that appears at birth.
b. It is unlearned behavior that does not appear until exposed to a releaser.
c. It is unlearned behavior that appears at birth but disappears when exposed to an inhibitor.
d. It does not relate to later sexual behavior.
Question 2
Which of the following is an accurate description of reflexes?
a. They are biologically based explanations for some behaviors, but limited for generalizations for all behaviors.
b. They are not really that important for human survival.
c. They are conditioned but limited explanations for behavior.
d. They account for a great range of behaviors.
An example of genomic imprinting in the mouse.
A Schematic Description of the Experiment by Maviel et al. (2004)
A Schematic Description of the Experiment by Misanin, Miller, and Lewis (1968)
Deciduous and permanent teeth: (A) deciduous teeth, with the age at eruption given in months; (B) ...
Temporary and permanent pacemakers.
Differential genomic imprinting of chromosome 11 in humans