Baby Emma is learning to stand. Each time she falls, she looks at her dad. When he looks concerned, Emma cries. When he smiles and says, "You did it!" she tries again. Emma is using

A) a secure base.
B) emotional self-regulation.
C) social referencing.
D) effortful control.

Answer: C

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