One-month-old Mari's grimace after tasting a substance suggests that what she tasted was
A) bitter.
B) salty.
C) sweet.
D) spicy.

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Grimacing is a typical response to bitter tastes, as it indicates that the taste is unpleasant or aversive. Sweet tastes, on the other hand, tend to elicit a positive response such as sucking and smiling. Salty tastes may also be unpleasant but are less likely to produce a grimace, and spicy tastes are not usually introduced to infants at such a young age.

One-Month-Old Mari's Grimace After Tasting a Substance Suggests That What