Meltzoff and Moore (1989, 1994) claimed that 2- and 3-week-olds would stick out their tongues or open and close their mouths to
A)display aggression.
B)match an adult's acts.
C)indicate hunger.
D)attempt to make language sounds.

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Meltzoff and Moore's research focused on the ability of infants to imitate adults, and found that even very young infants could match an adult's acts such as sticking out their tongue or opening and closing their mouth. The other options (display aggression, indicate hunger, attempt to make language sounds) are not supported by their research.

Meltzoff and Moore (1989, 1994) Claimed That 2- and 3-Week-Olds