PSY311H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Fear, Empathic Concern, Emotional Dysregulation
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Why are emotions important: way to let others know how they feel (likes and dislikes, emotions linked to mental and physical health of child self-esteem problems, emotional dysregulation, Joy: smiling and laughter: reflex smiles: spontaneous and depend on internal state rather than external stimuli. Social responsiveness of environment (those who receive more attention, smile more) Gender girls smile more than boys from birth, difference continues into adulthood. Difference in european vs. african americans b/c african americans treat their sons and daughters more alike (genetic and environmental influence on smiling: what makes babies of diff ages laugh. Auditory stimuli elicit few laughs at any age. Tactile stimuli elicit a lot, but only at 7-9 months. Visual and social stimuli elicited more laughter overall that other stimuli; increased with age. 12-24 months enjoy covering and uncovering mom"s face with a cloth or playing tug-of- war with blanket (laughed more when they could participate)
