Reading Emotional Cues from Others to Help Determine How to Act

question 64

Multiple Choice

Reading emotional cues from others to help determine how to act in a particular situation is known as:

• A)temperament.
• B)attachment.
• C)social referencing.
• D)emotion regulation.

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Definitions:

Assortative Mating

A mating pattern where individuals with similar phenotypic or genetic traits are more likely to mate with each other than by chance.

Prisoner's Dilemma

A theoretical game in game theory showing why two rational individuals might not cooperate even if it appears that it is in their best interest to do so.

Reciprocity

A social exchange principle where the actions of one individual lead to a reciprocal action by another, often seen in cooperative behaviors amongst animals and humans.

Altruism

Selfless concern for the well-being of others, where individuals may act to benefit others even at a cost to themselves.