Julia,a two-year old baby girl,looks at her mother for cues,when she is offered a toy by a neighbor,to decide on whether to take it or not.If the mother looks happy,Julia might take the doll,and if she has a still response Julia will not take it.This behavior of Julia shows that she has developed _____.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Social referencing is the term used to describe "reading" emotional cues in others to help determine how to act in a specific situation.By second year of life,infants become better at social referencing and they tend to "check" with their mother before they act;they look at her to see if she is happy,angry,or fearful.

Julia,a Two-Year Old Baby Girl,looks at Her Mother for Cues,when