Lewis and Brooks-Gunn (1979) put a red spot on the noses of children who were 9, 12, and 18 months old.The children then viewed themselves in mirrors.At what age did the children rub their noses, recognizing the image was their own?

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According to the study, the children who were 18 months old rubbed their noses when they saw the red spot on their noses in the mirror, indicating that they recognized themselves in the mirror. The younger children did not exhibit self-recognition. Therefore, the best choice is C, 18 months.

Lewis and Brooks-Gunn (1979) Put a Red Spot on the Noses