Why Is Crying an Effective Signal to Ensure That the Caregiver

question 68

Multiple Choice

Why is crying an effective signal to ensure that the caregiver cares for the baby?

• A) Because it is the only signal that babies have to call to the parent.
• B) Because it is annoying to most adults and they want the baby to stop.
• C) Because it conveys negative emotion that adults can judge reliably.
• D) Because it triggers an innate signal in the parent.

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