In relationship to social referencing,it is expected that a child at the age of ____ will have a tendency to "check" with the mother before acting.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to developmental psychology, children as young as 9 months old engage in social referencing, which involves looking to a caregiver for cues on how to respond to new or ambiguous situations. By the age of 2, most children have a strong tendency to "check" with their mother before acting. Therefore, the best choice is B.

In Relationship to Social Referencing,it Is Expected That a Child