Diana's mother greets a stranger with a smiling face and a cheery "Hello." Consequently, Diana is more positive toward the stranger. The term that best describes this situation is:

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Social referencing refers to the subtle emotional signals, usually from the parent, that influence the infant's behavior, and is thus a cultural phenomenon.

Diana's Mother Greets a Stranger with a Smiling Face and a Cheery