In a social referencing experiment,18-month-old Joey is asked to share spinach or graham crackers with his mother.Even though Joey prefers graham crackers,he might offer the spinach to his mother if she __________.

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In a social referencing experiment, children tend to look to their caregivers for guidance on how to approach and respond to a new situation. If the caregiver expresses a preference for a certain food, the child is more likely to offer that food to the caregiver, even if it is not their preferred choice. In this case, if the mother uses her voice and facial expressions to convey a preference for spinach, Joey may offer her the spinach even though he would prefer the graham crackers. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

In a Social Referencing Experiment,18-Month-Old Joey Is Asked to Share