The interaction between the provider and the infant shown—provider smiles and wiggles the infant's legs while the infant coos, then the provider covers the face and reveals it, saying "I see you"—this interaction best supports the infant's development in which way?

• A. Creating experiences for the infant to make social connections that help with brain development
• B. Improving fine motor precision
• C. Expanding vocabulary
• D. Enhancing memory for events

Answer: (D)

The interaction shows how infants build memory for events through predictable social routines. When the caregiver covers the face and then reveals it with the message “I see you,” the infant experiences a repeated sequence: something hides and then reappears, followed by a positive social cue. This helps the infant remember that the caregiver will come back and that the interaction will continue, strengthening memory for events and the ability to anticipate what will happen next. The smiling, cooing, and leg movements support engagement and social bonding, but the key learning demonstrated is remembering and expecting the caregiver’s reappearance. It isn’t primarily about refining fine motor skills, expanding vocabulary, or memorizing specific past incidents beyond the routine itself.