New mother Yolanda wonders if the foods she ate during her pregnancy will influence the types of flavors her baby will prefer. Explain to Yolanda why babies are usually born with a preference for flavors typical of their culture.

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. Babies are generally born with a preference for the flavors of their culture because in the womb, they have been swallowing amniotic fluid.
2. The amniotic fluid contains flavor and odor molecules from what the mother eats.

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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