One-year-old Samuel was born blind and deaf. According to research presented in the text, Samuel:
A) will not be able to express the basic emotions because of his disabilities.
B) will display all the known emotions during his first year.
C) will express emotions such as joy, anger, and pleasure using the same facial expressions as other children.
D) will display only the social smile and will not be able to express any of the other basic emotions.

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Research suggests that children who are born blind and deaf are capable of expressing basic emotions such as joy, anger, and pleasure using the same facial expressions as other children. However, they may express these emotions less frequently or inconsistently due to their communication limitations. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect as research suggests that individuals with sensory disabilities can express basic emotions. Option B is incorrect as children with sensory disabilities may express basic emotions less frequently or inconsistently. Option D is also incorrect as children with sensory disabilities are capable of expressing a range of emotions, not just the social smile.

One-Year-Old Samuel Was Born Blind and Deaf