PSY311H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Swaddling, Social Emotions, Hubris
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Emerge early in life distinction from others. Just need to have a reaction, do not need to know display rules or. An upturned mouth seen in the newborn that is usually spontaneous and appears to depend on some internal stimulus rather than on something external such as another person"s behavior. B/w 3-8 weeks, infant smiles in response to external stimuli. By 2-6 months infants displays social smile (upturned mouth in response to a human face or voice) Smiles more at familiar than unfamiliar face. Smiles more when mother rather than unfamiliar other reinforces their smiles. Two phases in the emergence of fear. Infants develop wariness, which they exhibit when they encounter events they do not understand. A negative emotional reaction to unfamiliar people. Not biological but social (environmental - upbringing) Baby"s reaction may depend on how mother reacts to the situation. Process of reading" emotional cues in others to help determine how to act in an uncertain situation.
