Some researchers propose that infants may be born with or acquire very early reasoning abilities that help them make sense of the information they encounter. These abilities are called

A. information-processing abilities.
B. preprogrammed learning skills.
C. innate learning mechanisms.
D. at-birth learning abilities.


Answer: C

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