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Amanda Hacker
on Dec 20, 2024
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According to Harriet Oster, pouting is ____________.
A) a component of crying
B) a deliberate attempt to maintain social contact
C) governed by mirror neurons
D) an ontogenetic adaptation that interrupts intense crying
Ontogenetic Adaptation
A trait or behavior that has evolved because it contributes to survival and normal development; in one view, infant emotions are ontogenetic adaptations.
Harriet Oster
A researcher known for her work in developmental psychology, particularly in the area of emotional expression in infants.
- Comprehend the development and significance of fundamental emotions during infancy, as well as the evolution of emotional expressions.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the development and significance of fundamental emotions during infancy, as well as the evolution of emotional expressions.