Mary adams takes care of several toddlers and preschoolers while their parents work during the day. one warm spring day, she has the children in a fenced-in area behind her home. a large dog comes running up to the fence. as the dog approaches, 2-year-old todd looks at mary. when he sees that she appears frightened, he immediately starts to cry. what phenomenon is todd displaying in this situation?

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Seamus

21 August, 12:14

Mary adams takes care of several toddlers and preschoolers while their parents work during the day. one warm spring day, she has the children in a fenced-in area behind her home. a large dog comes running up to the fence. as the dog approaches, 2-year-old todd looks at mary. when he sees that she appears frightened, he immediately starts to cry. what phenomenon is todd displaying in this situation?

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Annabelle Reese · Answer 1

The correct answer is Social Referencing.

Social Referencing is where the newborn child takes prompts from other individuals in the surroundings, about which feelings and activities are proper in a specific setting or circumstance. Babies watch the conduct of others and copy their activities and practices.