Tyler took his four-year-old daughter Samantha to the zoo. "Look, Daddy," Samantha cried. "That mama tiger is kissing her baby!" Samantha's remark is an example of:

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Samantha's remark of the mother tiger kissing her baby is an example of anthropomorphism, which is the attribution of human characteristics or emotions to animals or non-human entities. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Interpersonal engagement (option A) refers to the interaction between two or more people; an emblem (option B) is a nonverbal gesture with a specific meaning in a particular culture; and a display rule (option C) is a social norm that governs how and when emotions should be expressed in a particular culture.

Tyler Took His Four-Year-Old Daughter Samantha to the Zoo