Which of the following statements is true of self-recognition?

A. Infants must be able to retain a memory of their own image in order to display self-recognition.
B. A newborn's ability to imitate facial expressions suggests a primitive, inborn ability for self-recognition.
C. The use of personal pronouns and adjectives, such as "I", "me," and "mine," suggesting a recognition that the self is distinct from others around them.
D. Cortical development, specifically development of the frontal lobes, is responsible for the ability of self-recognition.


Answer: A

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