PSYB32H3 Lecture Notes - Protective Factor, Social Change, Twin

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Emotions: subjective reactions to the environment, usually experienced cognitively as either pleasant or unpleasant, generally accompanied by some form of physiological arousal, often communicated to others by some behaviour or action. Many functions: letting others know how we feel, success in communicating and leaning to interpret other peoples emotions is linked with our social success. Emotions are linked to childrens mental and physical health as well. Emerge early in life and do not require introspection or self-reflection. Secondary: (self-conscious emotions) pride, shame, guilt, jealousy, embarrassment. These emerge later in development and depend on our sense of self and our awareness of other individuals reactions to our actions. Child"s emotional development is influenced by many factors: genetic inheritance, conditions of the environment, interaction with family members and peers. Three theoretical perspectives on emotional development: genetic-maturation perspective: Emotions are best seen as products of biological factors.

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