Research Studies Have Shown That Infants Can Imitate an Adult

question 140

Multiple Choice

Research studies have shown that infants can imitate an adult who opens her mouth and sticks out her tongue. What is the earliest age this imitative behaviour been observed in infants?

• A) less than 1 hour old
• B) at age 2 days
• C) at age 3 days
• D) at age 1 week

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer layer of the adrenal glands that produces steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.

Gonads

Primary sex organ; produce gametes and sex hormones.

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

A hormone involved in the reproductive processes of both males and females, stimulating the growth of ovarian follicles in females and spermatogenesis in males.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also associated with behaviors like bonding, trust, and empathy.