At what age do children begin to engage in social referencing?
A) 1 to 6 months
B) 7 to 12 months
C) 1 to 2 years
D) 3 to 6 years

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Children typically begin to engage in social referencing between 7 to 12 months of age. This is when they start to look to the reactions and emotions of their caregivers to determine how to respond to unfamiliar or potentially threatening situations.

At What Age Do Children Begin to Engage in Social