Which of the Following Statements Is True of Self-Recognition

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of self-recognition?

• A) Infants must be able to retain a memory of their own image in order to display self-recognition.
• B) A newborn's ability to imitate facial expressions suggests a primitive, inborn ability for self-recognition.
• C) The use of personal pronouns and adjectives, such as "I", "me," and "mine," suggesting a recognition that the self is distinct from others around them.
• D) Cortical development, specifically development of the frontal lobes, is responsible for the ability of self-recognition.

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Definitions:

Inner Hair Cells

Inner hair cells are the sensory cells located in the cochlea of the inner ear, playing a critical role in sound transduction by converting mechanical sound vibrations into electrical signals to the brain.

Human Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure, essential for converting sound wave vibrations into electrical signals for the brain.

Approximately

Used to indicate that a number is not exact, but close to a certain value.

Hyperpolarization

An increase in a cell's membrane potential, making it more negative and less likely to fire an action potential.