Young Frieda is watching her mother as they sit at the dinner table, and when her mother tastes a new recipe for brussel sprouts, she immediately makes a face indicating that she finds the flavor to be disgusting. Frieda then laughs and sings, "Mommy doesn't like it! Mommy doesn't like it!" In order for Frieda to read this facial expression of disgust, she must be at least _____ years of age.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ability to recognize basic facial expressions such as disgust typically emerges around the age of 4-5, which is why choice B (5) is the best answer. Choice A (3) may be too young to reliably recognize the expression, while choices C, D, and E (6, 7, and 9) may be too old as this ability typically develops early in childhood.

Young Frieda Is Watching Her Mother as They Sit at the Dinner