Infants whose parents ___________ tend to be less fussy.

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Infants whose parents "read" and respond contingently and sympathetically to their emotional cues tend to be less fussy. This means that the parents are attuned to the baby's emotional needs and respond in a way that is supportive and nurturing, which can lead to a more relaxed and content baby. Option A, responding impatiently to emotional cues, can lead to increased fussiness and stress for the infant. Similarly, option D, ignoring negative emotion, can lead to the baby feeling unsupported and distressed, which can also result in increased fussiness. Option B, waiting to intervene until the baby becomes agitated, is more reactive than proactive and may not address the baby's emotional needs as effectively as contingent and sympathetic responding.

Infants Whose Parents ___________ Tend to Be Less Fussy