An accurate representation a newborn's imitation ability is that newborns ______.

A. mimic facial expressions but may fail to understand what they are doing
B. are capable of deferred mimicking depending on their environments
C. need more advanced motor skills before they are able to truly mimic
D. engage in mimicking due to exposure to stimulating environments


Answer: A

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