Which statement about the capacity of newborns is accurate?
A)They are helpless and confused.
B)They are capable of making a few simple responses.
C)They have heightened visual and auditory acuity.
D)They are able to respond to and influence the environment.

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Newborns are able to respond to and influence their environment through behaviors such as crying, which elicits care from adults, and they can also recognize and prefer their mother's voice and smell.

Which Statement About the Capacity of Newborns Is Accurate