Questions: Which of the following statements is accurate regarding newborn sensory capability? Infants can see detail at a distance as well as adults do. Infants cannot differentiate between the major taste qualities. An infant cannot hear well until 7 months of age. Infants can identify their mothers by smell.

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding newborn sensory capability?
Infants can see detail at a distance as well as adults do.
Infants cannot differentiate between the major taste qualities.
An infant cannot hear well until 7 months of age.
Infants can identify their mothers by smell.
Transcript text: Which of the following statements is accurate regarding newborn sensory capability? Infants can see detail at a distance as well as adults do. Infants cannot differentiate between the major taste qualities. An infant cannot hear well until 7 months of age. Infants can identify their mothers by smell.
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The answer is the last one: Infants can identify their mothers by smell.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Infants can see detail at a distance as well as adults do.
    This statement is incorrect. Newborns have limited visual acuity and cannot see detail at a distance as well as adults. Their vision is best at about 8 to 12 inches away, which is roughly the distance to a caregiver's face when being held.

  2. Infants cannot differentiate between the major taste qualities.
    This statement is incorrect. Infants are capable of differentiating between major taste qualities such as sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. They show a preference for sweet tastes, which is evident from their positive reactions to sweet solutions.

  3. An infant cannot hear well until 7 months of age.
    This statement is incorrect. Infants can hear quite well from birth. They are particularly attuned to the frequencies of human speech and can recognize their mother's voice shortly after birth.

  4. Infants can identify their mothers by smell.
    This statement is correct. Newborns have a well-developed sense of smell and can identify their mothers by scent. This ability helps them bond and recognize their primary caregiver.

In summary, the accurate statement regarding newborn sensory capability is that infants can identify their mothers by smell.

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