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A behavior with both innate and learned components that is irreversible and is triggered during a sensitive period.

Fixed action pattern
Imprinting
Operant conditioning
Migration

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Answer:

The correct answer is - Imprinting.

Step-by-step explanation:

Imprinting is a behavior that includes both innate components and learning components and normally can not be irreversible. It is something that takes place at a specific sensitive period.

For instance, ducklings follow their mother is imprinting that is both innate and learned at a limited phase after birth during development. It can be visual or auditory or other ways that an animal can develop imprinting.

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