Regarding Early Emotional Development, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 68

Multiple Choice

Regarding early emotional development, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Experts agree that anger is the most common infant expression shown during the first year of life.
• B) By the age of eight to 12 months, infants smile more frequently when another person is nearby.
• C) Early emotional development follows a pattern closely tied to maturation.
• D) When new parents see and hear a crying baby, they feel annoyed, irritated, disturbed, or unhap py.

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Definitions:

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The hypothesis that facial expressions can influence emotional experiences, suggesting that smiling can make one feel happier.

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