Regarding Smiling, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 476

Multiple Choice

Regarding smiling, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)A baby's first smile soon after birth is haphazard and does not necessarily occur when people are present.
• B)The social smile does not appear until around 16 to 24 months of age.
• C)The social smile is elicited by social stimuli, such as seeing a parent's face.
• D)Babies can use the social smile to communicate interest in an object.

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