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What is imprinting?
Imprinting is an instinctive, mindless relationship between parent and offspring, where the offspring seeks protection from its mother.
How does imprinting link the mother and baby?
Imprinting links the mother and baby together as if by an invisible chain.
Has imprinting become more complex over time?
Yes, over millions of years, imprinting has become more complex and nuanced.
What is the purpose of imprinting?
The purpose of imprinting is to create a basic bond between parent and offspring for protection and survival.
What other factors have contributed to the complexity of the bond between mother and baby?
The mental lives of organisms have expanded, allowing for a wider repertoire of emotions and feelings to contribute to the bond between mother and baby.
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