Research on newborns' visual acuity indicates that they
A)have 20/20 vision
B)have 20/20 vision but their ability to discriminate colour needs further development
C)are very nearsighted and their ideal viewing distance is the distance from their mother's face while breastfeeding
D)are very far sighted and their ideal viewing distance is to see if an adult is approaching when they cry

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Newborns are very nearsighted, which means their vision is clearest when objects are close to them. The ideal viewing distance for a newborn is approximately the distance from their mother's face while breastfeeding, which allows for early bonding and recognition.

Research on Newborns' Visual Acuity Indicates That They