Which of the following is true of newborns?
A) Most of their physical senses operate very poorly at birth.
B) They hear and understand very little of what is going on around them.
C) They absorb and process information from the outside world almost as soon as, or even before, they enter it.
D) They are passive creatures who eat, sleep, and remain relatively oblivious to their new world.

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Newborns have been found to be capable of absorbing and processing information from the outside world almost as soon as, or even before, they enter it. This is evident in their ability to recognize their mother's voice or distinguish between sounds within a few days of birth.

Which of the Following Is True of Newborns