Social referencing if a process by which __________.
A. an individual with a shy personality engages in introspection to develop a greater awareness of his or her identity in relation to his or her social world
B. an individual observes the emotional responses of others and uses that information to shape his or her 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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