Why do 6-month-olds laugh at uncommon occurrences, such as someone making a funny sound?

A. Infants have developed social referencing by this age and are entertained by the actions of others.
B. Infants know what to expect by this age and are surprised when something unexpected occurs.
C. Infants have not developed the cognitive competence to understand unusual occurrences.
D. Infants do not know how to regulate their emotions and laugh more often during times of uncertainty.


Answer: B

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