Jane is just learning to ride a tricycle. While riding on the sidewalk the surface changes from smooth concrete to bumpy brick. Jane is unsure if she should continue and looks at her mother who is smiling and urging her forward. This is an example of:a. encouragementb. scaffoldingc. social referencingd. theory of mind
Social referencing is when an infant or a child who is encountering a dilemma searches for an adult's facial expression or reaction in order to regulate their behavior.