Social referencing is when ____
a. an individual with a shy personality engages in introspection to develop a greater awareness of their identity in relation to their social world
b. an individual observes the emotional responses of others and uses that information to shape their own emotional response
c. an individual may ask for help when a social situation is ambiguous
d. an individual has a disregard for social cues or etiquette
Answer: B
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