At the Daycare Center, Maria Sees Another Child Crying So

question 157

Multiple Choice

At the daycare center, Maria sees another child crying so she breaks her own cookie in half and offers a piece to the crying child. Maria's behavior is best considered as a demonstration of the principle of:

• A) social referencing
• B) imprinting
• C) synchrony
• D) prosocial behavior

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