The Sensory Abilities of Newborn Infants

question 219

Multiple Choice

The sensory abilities of newborn infants:

• A) include the ability to see and hear, but not to discriminate tastes and smells.
• B) include visual abilities that are much like those of an adult.
• C) are poor, resulting in a confused picture of the world.
• D) include the ability to discriminate smells, tastes, and sounds almost immediately.

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