When an experimenter surreptitiously places a dot of rouge on Marlon's face and then puts him in front of the mirror, he touches the spot on his face. When the experimenter shows Marlon a photo of himself alongside photos of two other boys his age, Marlon does not recognize himself. Marlon is MOST likely to be what age?
A) 14 months
B) 17 months
C) 19 months
D) 24 months

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This scenario describes the classic "rouge test" for self-awareness, which is typically performed on children between the ages of 15 and 24 months. Marlon's failure to recognize himself in the photo suggests that he does not yet have a clear sense of self-identity, which is characteristic of younger toddlers. Therefore, the best answer is C) 19 months, which falls within the typical age range for performing the rouge test.

When an Experimenter Surreptitiously Places a Dot of Rouge on Marlon's