Which Statement Accurately Describes the Findings of Research on Deferred

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes the findings of research on deferred imitation?

• A)Deferred imitation of facial expressions has been reported in 6-week-old infants.
• B)At 6 months of age, infants can imitate simple actions up to a week later.
• C)In the case of long delays, infants are more proficient at deferred imitation than toddlers are.
• D)Maturity of the occipital lobe may explain the increase of deferred imitation in toddlers.

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