A child observes another child acting unafraid in the presence of a stranger. Then, the observing child also stops acting afraid of the stranger. This is an example of
A) social referencing.
B) secure attachment.
C) insecure attachment.
D) activation of reflexes.

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This is an example of social referencing, where a child looks to others to gauge how to react to unfamiliar or ambiguous situations. Seeing another child not afraid of the stranger informs the observing child's response to the stranger.

A Child Observes Another Child Acting Unafraid in the Presence