Asked by Kanecia Thompson on May 21, 2024

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When an unfamiliar little boy takes away 1-year-old Marina's toy,she looks questioningly at her mother.This is an example of

A) stranger anxiety.
B) attachment.
C) the mutual-regulation model.
D) social referencing.

Social Referencing

Understanding an ambiguous situation by seeking another person’s perception of it.

Stranger Anxiety

A developmental situation where infants begin to exhibit distress or wariness in the presence of unfamiliar people.

Mutual-regulation Model

A theory suggesting that individuals in relationships manage and adjust their emotions and behaviors in response to each other.

  • Familiarize yourself with the introductory concepts of socialization and its primary constituents.
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Mieko CromerMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This behavior is an example of social referencing, where Marina looks at her mother to gauge how to react to the unfamiliar situation, using her mother's reaction as a cue for her own response.