Evolutionary history. Ethological theory began to be to find out whced? Inspired by observations of imprinting, in 1969 the British psychoanalyst John Bowlbyapplied ethological theory to the understanding of the relationshical structures that lead to a deep affectional tie between parent and baby. 31.What was Darwin�s contribution to ethology? (A) Darwin improved on the original principles of ethology. (B) Darwin was the professor who taught Lorenz and Tinbergen. (C) Darwin�s work provided the basis for ethology. (D) Darwin was the first person to apply ethological theory to children. 32.The word �diverse� in line 6 is closest in meaning to (A) small (B) varied (C) wild (D) particular 33.The word �ensures� in line 8 is closest in meaning to (A) guarantees (B) proves (C) teaches (D) assumes 34. e time period when imprinting takes place, which of the following will most likely occur?ay not find a mate when it matures. (C) The mother will later imprint on the gosling. (