Which of the following statements about the newborn's perceptual capacities is true?

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Studies have shown that newborns have a preference for sweet tastes and can differentiate between different tastes. Taste buds are functional before birth and this sense is well developed at birth.

Note: A is incorrect as vision is not well developed at birth, as the newborn's eyesight is blurry and they have difficulty distinguishing between colors. B is incorrect as newborns have a well-developed sense of smell and can differentiate between various scents. D is incorrect as hearing is one of the most well-developed senses at birth and newborns can recognize their mother's voice and distinguish between different sounds.

Which of the Following Statements About the Newborn's Perceptual Capacities