Researchers have had mothers put a dot of rouge on the noses of babies and place the babies in front of mirrors to see their reaction. These researchers are studying the concept of

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By placing a dot of rouge on the noses of babies and showing them a mirror, researchers are testing whether the babies recognize themselves as individuals by trying to touch or remove the dot. If the babies understand that the reflection they see is themselves, they are demonstrating a sense of self. This test is also known as the "mirror test."

Researchers Have Had Mothers Put a Dot of Rouge on the Noses