According to ethologist Konrad Lorenz, __________ only occurs during a critical period of development.

A) a refractory period
B) attachment
C) separation
D) a comfort period

Critical Period

A period of time when an instinctive response can be elicited by a particular stimulus.

Attachment

The emotional bond that forms between infant and caregiver, significantly influencing the child's social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Konrad Lorenz

An Austrian zoologist known for his foundational work in ethology, the study of animal behavior, particularly regarding the concept of imprinting.