If we place a dot of rouge on a 20-month-old girl's nose and stand the child in front of a mirror, she may then touch her own nose. This indicates that the child has some _____.

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The ability to recognize oneself in a mirror and touch one's own nose after seeing the dot of rouge indicates self-awareness. This is a milestone in cognitive development typically achieved around 18 to 24 months. Dynamic perception refers to the ability to perceive motion and change in objects. Perceptual constancy refers to perceiving objects as stable despite changes in sensory input. Social referencing refers to the ability to use social cues to guide behavior. None of these concepts are directly related to the child's ability to recognize herself in the mirror.

If We Place a Dot of Rouge on a 20-Month-Old