Which of the following statements is supported by research on newborn odor preferences?

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Research has shown that newborns have a preference for the smell of human milk, even without any postnatal exposure. They can distinguish between the smell of their mother's breast and that of an unfamiliar lactating woman, and they show a preference for the smell of their mother's breast. However, this preference is not limited to breastfed babies and has been observed in both breastfed and formula-fed infants. In fact, studies have shown that both groups of newborns orient more to the smell of human milk than to formula milk or other unfamiliar smells. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Newborn