The newly born infant:
A) is capable of a variety of voluntary behaviors, including rolling over.
B) is able to see near objects more clearly than distant objects.
C) is unable to distinguish between different voices.
D) has no sense of smell.

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The newly born infant is typically able to see near objects more clearly than distant objects. However, their visual acuity is still not fully developed and will continue to improve over the first few months of life.

Answer: C
 Although the newborn infant is able to hear, they are not initially able to distinguish between different voices. Over time, they will become more attuned to the voices of their caregivers, particularly their mother's voice.

Answer: D
 The newborn infant is able to use their sense of smell to help them locate their mother's breast for feeding. They are also able to distinguish between different scents, including the scent of their mother.

The Newly Born Infant