In lorenz's view, imprinting needs to take place at a certain, very early time in the life of the animal, or else it will not take place. this period of time is called the

The period very early in the life of the animal that imprinting needs to take place at or else it will not take place at all, is (Critical Period). Imprinting is a phase-sensitive learning that is rapid and apparently independent of the consequences of behaviour.