Marie visits her neighbor’s house along with her 7-month-old…

Marie visits her neighbor’s house along with her 7-month-old son, Noah. When she places Noah on the floor of her neighbor’s house, he crawls away from her and starts exploring nearby objects. However, he occasionally glances at Marie to ensure that she is close by. In the context of socioemotional development, which of the following concepts is exemplified by Noah’s behavior?

Oscar, a 4-month-old baby, is a participant of a preferentia…

Oscar, a 4-month-old baby, is a participant of a preferential-looking experiment. Researchers show Oscar two photographs: a photo of his mother and a photo of a female stranger. The photographs are presented repeatedly in differing locations, and the amount of time Oscar spends looking at the photographs is recorded. What will researchers conclude if Oscar shows a reliable preference for the photograph of his mother over that of the stranger?