An evolutionary theorist might argue that infants' facial expressions look similar and are interpreted similarly by adults across cultures because __________.
A. there is a gene for each facial expression
B. facial expressions help increase the chances that adults will provide care for the child
C. babies are simply imitating adult facial expressions
D. facial expressions always match a particular underlying emotion in both infants and adults
Answer: B
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