PSY311H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Fetus, Negative Affectivity, Beyond Recognition
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Emotions are complex: they involve a subjective reaction to something in the environment, are generally accompanied by some form of physiological arousal, and are often communicated to others by some expression or action. Primary emotions: fear, joy, disgust, surprise, sadness, and interest, which emerge early in life and do not require introspection of self-reflection. Secondary or self-conscious emotions: pride, shame, guilt, jealousy, embarrassment, and empathy, which emerge in the second year of life and depend on a sense of self and the awareness of other people"s reactions. Emotions are a way that children let other people know how they feel. Emotions are linked to children"s mental and physical health. Children reared in environment in which positive emotions are rarely experienced often have problems managing stress and anxiety. The difficulty these children have modulating their reactions to stress is reflected in heightened levels of cortisol, which can lead to physical problems.
