Shen, who has never seen a dog before, visits a neighbor who has a large dog. Through __________, the calm voices and faces of his parents encourage Shen to approach the friendly dog and accept being licked in the face.

A. social referencing
B. joint attention
C. self-conscious emotions
D. object engagement


Answer: A

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