Why Is the Social Smile an Important Milestone in Infant

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why is the social smile an important milestone in infant development?

• A) The social smile enhances caregiver-child bonding.
• B) The social smile indicates that the infant has a developed sense of humor.
• C) The social smile indicates that the infant has an awareness of self.
• D) The social smile enhances the development of friendships in infancy.

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