When Infants Are Confronted with an Ambiguous Situation, They Use

question 71

Multiple Choice

When infants are confronted with an ambiguous situation, they use the mother's emotion as a guide to whether they should approach or avoid the situation. This is called

• A) the uncertainty principle.
• B) referring to another.
• C) social referencing.
• D) environmental comparison.

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Definitions:

Inhibited Children

Children who display a consistent pattern of shyness, timidity, and fearfulness in unfamiliar situations or in response to novel stimuli.

Novelty

The quality of being new, original, or unusual.

Temperament

Innate traits that determine an individual's approach to the environment, influencing behavior patterns from early life.