Infant babbling,which occurs in all babies,even deaf ones,is an example of:
A) kinship
B) heritability coefficient
C) canalisation
D) heritability

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Canalisation refers to a trait or behavior that is highly genetically determined and unfolds in a consistent manner regardless of the environment. Infant babbling is an example of canalisation because it occurs in all babies, even deaf ones who cannot hear themselves or others speak. Kinship and heritability coefficient are not relevant to infant babbling, and heritability is only partially relevant as genetic factors do play a role in babbling, but it is more accurately described as a canalised behavior.

Infant Babbling,which Occurs in All Babies,even Deaf Ones,is an Example