Psychology says people who smile at strangers' babies aren't random, they may be following an ancient human instinct

Psychology says people who smile at strangers' babies are often responding to deeply rooted psychological and evolutionary processes rather than making a conscious decision. Although not everyone reacts in the same way, smiling at a baby's cheerful face reflects one of the many ways humans naturally build positive social relationships.

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