Research indicating that 9-month-olds pay more attention to a videotape of an adult mimicking their actions than to a video of themselves and were more inclined to treat the adult as a "playmate" establishes that _____ .

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The correct answer is D because the research findings indicate that 9-month-olds can tell the difference between their own actions and those of an adult mimicking them, which implies they discriminate their images from that of a stranger. Additionally, their increased attention and inclination to treat the mimicking adult as a "playmate" suggest they recognize the adult as a potential social partner.

Research Indicating That 9-Month-Olds Pay More Attention to a Videotape