When asked,people usually report that babies have the capacity for agency but little capacity for experience.

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Studies have shown that even very young infants have some capacity for experience, such as feeling pleasure or pain, and can engage in rudimentary forms of social interaction. However, their ability for agency (the ability to act intentionally and make decisions based on their goals and desires) is limited in the early months of life.

When Asked,people Usually Report That Babies Have the Capacity for Agency