A parent and toddler visit a new playground. The toddler alternates between watching their parent and investigating a very steep slide. After seeing a fearful look on the parent's face, the toddler moves away from the slide. The toddler's behavior can be described as

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The toddler's behavior is an example of social referencing, where they look to a caregiver's emotional reaction to guide their own behavior in uncertain situations.

A Parent and Toddler Visit a New Playground