EP SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY-REVEL ACCESS
EP SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY-REVEL ACCESS
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Author: ARONSON
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In this case, the answer is option (C) A 12-month-old human infant.

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While humans have a sense of self, researchers wanted to know at what point this self-concept began developing. After using a variation of the red-dye test with toddlers, researchers found that human self-recognition develops at around 18 to 24 months of age (1.5 to 2 years old). Thus, a 12-month-old human baby would not have yet reached the age when this ability typically develops.

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Option (A) refers to an orangutan. However, studies suggest that orangutans do in fact have at least a rudimentary sense of self. So, option (a) is incorrect.

Option (B) refers to a chimpanzee. However, studies suggest that chimpanzees do in fact have at least a rudimentary sense of self. So, option (b) is incorrect.

Option (D) refers to a 3-year-old human child. However, researchers have found that human self-recognition develops at around 18 to 24 months (1.5 to 2 years old). Thus, a 3-year-old human child would in fact be very likely to pass this mirror test. So, option (d) is incorrect.

Therefore, the options (A), (B), and (D) are incorrect.

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