In the second year of life, infants tend to "check" with their mother before they act; they look at her to see if she is happy, angry, or fearful. This is an example of:
A) infinite generativity.
B) social referencing.
C) deferred imitation.
D) reciprocal socialization.

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Social referencing is the process by which infants look to their caregivers for cues about how to respond to unfamiliar situations.

In the Second Year of Life, Infants Tend to "Check