In social referencing
A) an infant has a preference for being with other people, rather than for being alone.
B) infants use their parents' facial expressions to help them interpret unfamiliar situations.
C) deep relaxation is associated with progressively more anxiety-producing situations.
D) an infant has a set of expectations about parents' availability and responsivity.

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Social referencing is when an infant looks to their caregiver's emotional cues to help them interpret and respond to unfamiliar or ambiguous situations. This involves using their parent's facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language as a guide. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

In Social Referencing