Baby Jaden is at the circus with her family when suddenly a clown appears. Not knowing what to make of it, she looks at her mother's face. After noticing that her mother is smiling and laughing, she also begins to smile and laugh herself. Which of the following best describes Jaden's situation?

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Jaden is using her mother's facial expression as a cue to determine her own emotional reaction to the clown. This is an example of social referencing, where an individual uses social cues to determine how to respond to a situation.

Baby Jaden Is at the Circus with Her Family When