PSYCH 2AA3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Emotion Classification, Longitudinal Study, Kibbutz
13 Jun 2016
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Function of emotions modern theories emphasize the functional value of emotion. Ex. fear, happiness, and disgust are valuable b/c they help ppl adapt, keeping them away form danger and strengthening relationships. Basic emotions emerge in 1st yr. of life (happiness, anger, fear) stranger wariness infants become wary in the presence of an unfamiliar adult (around 6 mo. of age) complex emotions emerge btwn. 18-24 mo. i. e. self-conscious emotions feelings of success when standards or expectations are met, and feelings of failure when they are no. Infants can recognize the emotions associated w/ facial expressions. Regulating emotions infants use simple strategies to regulate emotions - this skill increases w/ age and experienc. Temperament biologically based, stable, consistent patterns of behaviour (personality) Thomas & chess new york longitudinal study identi ed three patterns of temperament (*35% of the babies did not t into the categories - unclassi ed babies")
