When 18-month-old Jared realizes that he can ask his mother to give him a cookie, and that his mother will behave under her own power and will respond to his request, then Jared sees his mother as a(n)

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Jared realizes that his requests can elicit a response from his mother, making her a compliant agent. This does not necessarily indicate whether he views her as a good parent or social reference, but he has demonstrated an understanding of her independence as an agent.

When 18-Month-Old Jared Realizes That He Can Ask His Mother