Wanda is watching her daughter playing with a same-aged cousin at a birthday party. While her cousin immediately started singing and moving around when the birthday cake and candles appeared, Wanda's daughter was more subdued, watching from the corner. Wanda is noticing a difference in their:
A) self-referencing.
B) reactivity.
C) self-regulation.
D) emotion.

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Reactivity refers to how quickly and intensely someone responds to stimuli. Wanda's daughter is showing lower reactivity compared to her cousin, who is more immediately and intensely responsive to the birthday cake and candles.

Wanda Is Watching Her Daughter Playing with a Same-Aged Cousin