Imagine that your 13-month-old child has started walking independently. At one point, she walks to the edge of a staircase. But before she attempts to walk down the stairs, she looks in your direction. What is this behavior called? Why is it important
for children to learn how to utilize this search for information?
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
1 . Social referencing is the intentional search for information about others’ feelings.
2 . Social referencing helps explain the meaning of uncertain circumstances and events.
3 . Social referencing may assist a child in understanding facial expressions that express emotions.
4 . In this example, your child will use your emotional expression to guide her behavior and perhaps avoid trying the stairs.
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