Discrete Facial Expressions That Occur Early in Infancy Are Called

question 1

Multiple Choice

Discrete facial expressions that occur early in infancy are called basic emotions because they

• A) are the emotions that are most easily identified by experimenters who study emotion.
• B) constitute a set of emotions that appear to be biologically determined.
• C) are the simplest and first emotions the infant learns.
• D) are the emotions first identified by caregivers.

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Definitions:

Social Support Systems

Networks of individuals, groups, or institutions that provide psychological and material assistance to people.

Type A Behavior

A personality trait characterized by high levels of competitiveness, impatience, and aggressiveness.

Type B People

Individuals with a personality characterized by a less competitive, more relaxed, and less stress-prone approach to life.

Mental Heath

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make contributions to their community.