Emotional Development Flashcards
Functionalist theorists emphasise _
function of emotions is to energise behaviour in achieving personal goals.
Functionalist believe that emotions arise from _______
Personally relevant events
What is an effective intervention for depressed parents
therapy that revises negative views of their babies and teaches caregiveing skills
What are the basic emotions (6)
happiness, sadness, fear, anger, disgust, surprise
When does anger begin to show in infants
4-6 months
What is the research about stranger anxiety
Anxiety is reduced if caregiver is nearby
When do self-conscious emotions appear
end of second year
What self conscious emotions are linked to maladjustment and to adjustment
maladjustment - shame; adjustment - guilt
What is emotional self-regulation
strategies used to adjust the intensity or duration of an emotion
What is the difference between emotion and problem centred coping
Problem centred- appraise situation as changeable, and decide what to do about it; emotion positive self talk when nothing can be done about the situation
What are emotional display rules
Societal rules that specify when it is appropriate to express emotion
What do preschoolers emphasises when discussing emotions
External over internal factors
At what age do children begin to display empathy
Around age 2
What are the 3 forms of temperament
easy, difficult, slow-to-warm-up
What is effortful control
In Rothbart’s model - ability to regulate emotional activity
