The Fact That Maria, Who Is Nine Months Old, Smiles

question 14

Multiple Choice

The fact that Maria, who is nine months old, smiles when her daddy enters the room

• A)is purely haphazard.
• B)is a reaction Maria exhibits when people are nearby that invites their attention.
• C)shows that Maria favors her father over her mother.
• D)indicates that Maria will have an easy temperament as a child.

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