Human Growth and Development / Unit 4 HGD 0470 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The First Emotions
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The idea
Newborns show two states, pleasure and displeasure, approaching or withdrawing; the social smile appears around two months and laughter at three to five.
In practice
A six- to eight-month-old showing distinct fear, sadness and anger for the first time.
Where people slip
Anger often follows a blocked goal, a toy taken away; sadness often follows separation from a caregiver.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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