Which of the Following Statements About Infant Smiling Is True

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about infant smiling is true?

• A)All infant smiling is reflexive.
• B)Infants' smiling induces parents to have more positive social interactions with them.
• C)Young infants rarely smile at strangers.
• D)Infants are unlikely to smile at auditory stimuli.
• E)All of the statements are true.

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Definitions:

Thyroid

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck below the Adam's apple, producing hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.

Norepinephrine

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Thyroid

A gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and maintenance of bones.