Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 333

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The signalling function of their baby's facial expressions becomes apparent to most parents when the baby is about 12 months old.
• B) Starting at the end of the first year, babies begin to alter their own behaviour in reaction to their parents' facial expressions of emotion.
• C) Newborns will suck longer on a pacifier if it produces a happy face than if it produces a face with a neutral or negative expression.
• D) Facial feedback affects emotional states even when people are not specifically asked to imitate an emotion but just to alter their facial muscles.

---

Definitions:

Late Adulthood

The final stage of the human lifespan, usually considered to begin at the age of 65, characterized by the natural process of aging.

Biological Reasons

Biological reasons pertain to the underlying physiological and genetic factors that influence physical and mental health, behaviors, and traits.

Hayflick Limit

The number of times a human cell is capable of dividing into two new cells. The limit for most human cells is approximately 50 divisions, an indication that the lifespan is limited by our genetic program.

Cells

The basic structural, functional, and biological units of all living organisms, serving as the building blocks of life.