In the Second Year of Life, Infants Tend to "Check

question 71

Multiple Choice

In the second year of life, infants tend to "check" with their mother before they act; they look at her to see if she is happy, angry, or fearful. This is an example of:

• A) infinite generativity.
• B) social referencing.
• C) deferred imitation.
• D) reciprocal socialization.

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Definitions:

Motives

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Action Therapies

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Disordered Behavior

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Psychotherapy

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