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drdonna Chapter 10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| emotion | feeling or affect that occurs when a person is in a state or an interaction that is important to him/her |
| social smile | a response to an external stimulus which, early in developemtn, typically is a happy face |
| anger cry | similar to a basic cry but with more excess air forced through the vocal cordds |
| pain cry | sudden, initial loud cry followed by breath holding, without preliminary moaning. |
| reflexive smile | smile that does not occur in response to external stimuli, but happens during the monthafter birth, usually during sleep |
| primary emotion | these re present in humands and other animals, they emerge early in life and are culturally universal; examples are joy, anger, sadness, fear and disgust |
| basic cry | rhythmic pattern usually consisting of a cry, a briefer silence, a shorter inspiratory whistle that is higher pitchd than the main cry, and then a brief rest before the next cry |
| separation protest | reaction that occurs when infants experience a fear of being separated from a cregiver, which results in crying when the caregiver leaves |
| stranger anxiety | an infant's fear of and wariness toward strangers; it tends to appear in the second half of the first year of life |
| socioemotional selectivity theory | the belief that older adults become more selective about their social networks. and place a higher value on emotional satisfaction especially spending time with familiar individuals |
| slwo-to-warm-up child | temperament style in which the child has a low activity level, is somewhat negatie, and displays a low intensity of mood |
| easy child | temperament style in which the child is generally in a positive mood, quickly establishes routines and adapts easily |
| temperament | individual behavioral style and characteristic way of responding |
| difficult child | temperament style in which the child tends to react negatively and cries frequently |
| goodness of fit | match between a child's temperament and the environmental demands the child must cope with |
| attachment | a close emotional bond between two people |
| Strange Situation | Observational measure by Ainsworth of infant attachment to a caregiver that requires the infant to move through a series of introductions, separations, and reunions in a prescribed order |
| insecure avoidant babies | babies who show insecurity by avoiding the mothr |
| securly attached babies | babies who use the caregiver as a secure base from which to explore the environment |
| anxious attachment style | a style that describes adults who demand closeness, are less trusting and are more emotional, jealous, and possessive |
| romantic love | passionate love or eros -- has strong components of sexuality and infatuation, and it often predominates in the early part of a love relationship |
| affectionate love | companionate love that occurs when individuals desire to have another person near and have a deep, caring affection for the person |
| triangular theory of love | Sternberg's theory that love includes three components or dimensions -- passion, intimacy, and commitment. |
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