When infants are confronted with an ambiguous situation, they use the mother's emotion as a guide to whether they should approach or avoid the situation. This is called
A) the uncertainty principle.
B) referring to another.
C) social referencing.
D) environmental comparison.

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This process, known as social referencing, is a common behavior observed in infants. They use the social cues of their primary caregivers, like facial expressions and tone of voice, to help them interpret and respond to a new or uncertain situation. This behavior demonstrates infants' early social awareness and reliance on important relationships with caregivers.

When Infants Are Confronted with an Ambiguous Situation, They Use