Studies carried out by Silvan Tompkins on the emotional responses of human infants indicated that infants
a. who are presented with identical stimuli will show completely unique responses.
b. will quickly learn to use emotions as a way of getting reinforcers.
c. seem "prewired" to respond emotionally to certain stimuli.
d. ignore intense stimuli unless they have learned to be fearful.
Answer: c. seem "prewired" to respond emotionally to certain stimuli.
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