Which of the following is not a proposed reason why newborns possess an imitation reflex?

A) It contributes to caregiver-infant bonding.
B) It helps ensure survival of the newborn.
C) It may be due to "mirror neurons" in the human brain.
D) It helps the child elicit information about who his or her parent is.

Imitation Reflex

An innate tendency of infants to mimic gestures or facial expressions as a fundamental learning process.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual performs an action and when they observe the same action performed by another, thought to be the basis of empathy and learning through imitation.

Caregiver-Infant Bonding

The process by which a strong emotional connection is formed between a caregiver, typically a parent, and their newborn, influencing the infant's developmental outcomes.