01:830:101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Cortisol

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: 01:830:101
• Professor: L.Jacobs

Document Summary

Infant emotions (happy, fearful [stranger anxiety, separation anxiety], anger, pride) 9-14 months - with strangers (stranger wariness; separation anxiety) 12 months - fear of unexpected sights and sounds. Before 8 -9 months: don"t pay any mind to strangers. After 8-9 months: are aware and anxious to see strangers: tears, dismay, or anger occur when a familiar caregiver leaves, if it remains strong after age 3, it may be considered an emotional disorder. Child becomes anxious, or angry when getting separated from someone they are familiar with (parents) Pride or shame indicates withdrawal, accompanied by increased production of cortisol, stressful. 18 months -- self-awareness; pride; shame; embarrassment. 4 months - 8 months angry or sad.