Young human infants can mimic facial expressions. This is:

A) a rapidly learned response.
B) seen only in babies with vision because blind children show no facial expression.
C) seen only when the face is that of a parent or caretaker.
D) an example of an innate releasing mechanism.

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Logan Livers · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  This behavior is considered an example of an innate releasing mechanism, which is a genetically programmed response to specific stimuli, such as facial expressions in infants.

Young human infants can mimic facial expressions. This is:

A) a rapidly learned response.
B) seen only in babies with vision because blind children show no facial expression.
C) seen only when the face is that of a parent or caretaker.
D) an example of an innate releasing mechanism.

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Young human infants can mimic facial expressions. This is:A) a rapidly learned response.B) seen only in babies with vision because blind children show no facial expression.C) seen only when the face is that of a parent or caretaker.D) an example of an innate releasing mechanism.

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Young human infants can mimic facial expressions. This is:

A) a rapidly learned response.
B) seen only in babies with vision because blind children show no facial expression.
C) seen only when the face is that of a parent or caretaker.
D) an example of an innate releasing mechanism.