Imprinting

Synopsis
Describes and demonstrates the process of imprinting. Demonstrates the formation of early social attachments in a number of species in a natural setting. Later, in a laboratory, experiments show imprinting, reinforcement, operant behaviour. Filmed in England at the University of Cambridge and the National Wildfowl Trust.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 37 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1967
Availability
Hire
Subjects
Biology; Psychology
Keywords
animal behaviour; behaviour patterns; birds; imprinting; operant conditioning

Credits

Producer
Ellen P Reese; P P G Bateson

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Sponsor

Name

Campus 400

Phone
01442 881900
Address
Marylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead HP2 7EZ

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

Email
services@bufvc.ac.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7393 1503
Fax
020 7393 1555
Address
c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ
Notes
Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.

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