Describe Early Emotional Development from the Display of Primary Emotions

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Essay

Describe early emotional development from the display of primary emotions, to the expression of self-conscious emotions, to the act of self-referencing.

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Definitions:

Darwin

Charles Darwin, a 19th-century naturalist best known for his contributions to the science of evolution, specifically the theory of natural selection.

Opposite Emotions

Emotions that are diametrically different from each other, such as happiness and sadness, that can affect mental state and decision-making.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that proposes emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events, suggesting that physiological arousal precedes the emotional experience.

Bodily Responses

Physical reactions or changes in the body that occur in response to stimulus or emotional states, such as increased heart rate or sweating.