Terrence is getting fairly competent in his ability to "read" the expression of his mother for a clue as to how to act in an ambiguous situation. Terrence's ability is referred to as

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Terrence's ability to look at his mother's expression to guide his behavior in uncertain situations is an example of social referencing. This is a process where individuals look to others in their environment for cues on how to react or behave, particularly in new, ambiguous, or uncertain situations.

Terrence Is Getting Fairly Competent in His Ability to "Read