Ellie wants to touch a plant she sees in the doctor's office.She moves toward the plant and looks for her mother's reaction.Her mother frowns and shakes her head.Ellie retreats and leaves the plant alone.This illustrates:

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Ellie is displaying social referencing, which is the ability to use social cues, such as her mother's facial expression and body language, to guide her behavior and decision-making in new or uncertain situations.

Ellie Wants to Touch a Plant She Sees in the Doctor's