In Social Referencing

question 116

Multiple Choice

In social referencing

• A) an infant has a preference for being with other people, rather than for being alone.
• B) infants use their parents' facial expressions to help them interpret unfamiliar situations.
• C) deep relaxation is associated with progressively more anxiety-producing situations.
• D) an infant has a set of expectations about parents' availability and responsivity.

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Definitions:

Angina

A condition marked by severe pain in the chest, often also spreading to the shoulders, arms, and neck, caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart.

Crisis Situation

A critical or intense point in a situation that requires immediate attention and action to prevent or mitigate damage.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept reality or facts, acting as if a painful event, thought, or feeling did not exist.

Suicide/Homicide

Actions leading to the intentional death of oneself (suicide) or the intentional death of another person (homicide).