In the phenomenon of ___, infants respond to emotional cues from parents and other adults, particularly in situations that are ambiguous or unfamiliar, in order to gather information about how to behave and feel in those situations.

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Social referencing is the process where infants look to their caregivers or other adults for cues on how to react or feel in new or uncertain situations. This helps them understand and interpret their environment.

In the Phenomenon of ___, Infants Respond to Emotional Cues