Lorenzs Study Flashcards
1
Q
What was Lorenzs procedure
A
Goslings saw Lorenz when they hatched
2
Q
What was Lorenzs findings
A
Newly-hatched chicks attach to the first moving object they see (imprinting)
3
Q
How does imprinting affect sexual relationships
A
Adult birds try to mate with whatever species or object they imprint on
4
Q
What research support does Lorenz have
A
Regolin and Vallortigara observed chicks imprint on moving shapes
5
Q
How is Lorenz study not Valid
A
You can’t generalise this two humans as attachment system in birds are less complex and not two way
