An Example of Social Referencing Is When an Infant or Toddler

question 3

Multiple Choice

An example of social referencing is when an infant or toddler

• A) cries when picked up by an unfamiliar adult.
• B) looks at his mother's facial expression before touching an unfamiliar toy.
• C) prefers one parent over the other.
• D) screams with anger when he cannot reach a desired toy.

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Definitions:

Risk Taking

Risk taking involves engaging in actions that expose one to the chance of loss or harm in the hope of achieving a desired outcome, often playing a crucial role in decision-making and innovation.

Distortion Tactics

Strategies or maneuvers used to twist or manipulate information, perceptions, or facts, often to achieve personal or organizational objectives.

Lying

The act of communicating false information with the intent to deceive.

Continuum

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements do not vary significantly from each other but the extremes are quite distinct.