One-year-old Mathieu is afraid of the dog because he saw his father react with fear to the same dog. Which term best explains why Mathieu is afraid?

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Social referencing is the process by which infants look to their caregivers for cues on how to react to unfamiliar or threatening situations. Mathieu's fear of the dog after observing his father's fearful reaction is an example of social referencing.

One-Year-Old Mathieu Is Afraid of the Dog Because He Saw