Carlito is 5 months old. He loves to grab whatever he can reach, shake it hard, and stuff it in his mouth. What innate characteristic does Carlito share with birds, primates, and many other animals?

a. A desire to explore and manipulate objects
b. A fear of novelty and new things
c. An understanding of number and the rudiments of language
d. An understanding of sibling relationships

Answer: a

Psychology

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