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Can babies recognize themselves in the mirror?

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Can babies recognize themselves in the mirror?

« on: 03/06/2023 17:16:50 »

It definitely looks like they can based on their common reaction, but I wonder if they're simply thinking that they're looking at another baby.

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Re: Can babies recognize themselves in the mirror?

« Reply #1 on: 06/06/2023 13:09:48 »

I look at my reflection sometimes and don't recognise it. A cat can learn about reflections.

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