Social referencing refers to
A) the ability to understand others' emotions.
B) the use of a caregiver's cues to decide how to respond to an ambiguous situation.
C) smiles directed at people rather than at objects.
D) patterns of sociability and emotionality learned from significant others.

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Social referencing is the use of a caregiver's cues to decide how to respond to an ambiguous situation. It involves relying on others to interpret the meaning of a situation and provides a foundation for social and emotional development.

Social Referencing Refers to