imprinting

English Thesaurus

1. a learning process in early life whereby species specific patterns of behavior are established (noun.cognition)

hypernym	:	acquisition, learning,
definition	:	the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge (noun.cognition)

derivation	:	form, imprint,
definition	:	establish or impress firmly in the mind (verb.social)

derivation	:	form, imprint,
definition	:	establish or impress firmly in the mind (verb.social)