PSYC18H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Motivation, 18 Months, Attachment Theory
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Theories of emotional development: differential emotions theory- basic emotions (6) are hard-wired and present from birth (aligned with. Emotional intelligence reading own emotions: ability to communicate, and understand one"s emotions. Meta-cognitive skills think about your own thoughts. Theory of mind understand that another person will have another view point/perspective than you do: cognitive understanding others" mental states, ability to infer what others might be thinking, or what their intentions are, sally-ann task. This skill set starts being built in childhood . Emotion is the key to skill acquisition! Why: emotion expression are the first language between parents and children, needs met etc, emotions allow parents and children to bond, emotions are motivating on both sides encouraging parents to teach and children to learn. Emotion is the first language emotion expression is key for communication between parents and children of all ages.
