Janessa smiled in real pleasure when her baby reaches for her.This is an example of ____.

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A Duchenne smile is a genuine smile involving facial muscles around the eyes as well as the mouth. The description of Janessa smiling in real pleasure suggests a Duchenne smile.

Answer: C 
 "Liget" is not a known term or concept related to child development or psychology, and is therefore an incorrect choice.

Answer: B and D are incorrect. There is no indication in the given scenario that Janessa's baby was using social referencing, which involves seeking emotional information from a caregiver's facial expressions or vocalizations. The facial feedback hypothesis, which suggests that our facial expressions can influence our emotional experiences, is also not relevant in this instance.

Janessa Smiled in Real Pleasure When Her Baby Reaches for Her.This