Ramona Is Walking in a Mall When She Notices a Distressed-Looking

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Ramona is walking in a mall when she notices a distressed-looking infant in a stroller.The infant's facial expression engrosses Ramona,and she immediately looks around to see if an adult is there to help the infant.The infant's mother is indeed right there,and Ramona moves on,but the image stays with her.She begins to wonder if humans have some innate ability to communicate with facial expressions that provides an evolutionary advantage.Which of the following theories might support Ramona's idea?

• A)Evolutionary
• B)Bioecological
• C)Sociocultural
• D)Cognitive

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