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The earliest emotion evident in the newborn is ______________?

Correct answer: D. excitement

  • A. delight
  • B. shyness
  • C. affection
  • D. excitement

Explanation

Excitement is commonly identified as the earliest observable emotion in newborns, before more differentiated emotions such as affection or shyness develop. Distress also appears very early but is not the keyed response here.

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