In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Emotional Development in Infants 2. Emotional Development during Childhood 3. Emotional Development in Adolescence. Emotional Development in Infants: The emotional element is present in the child from his birth, as is evident from his crying and vigorous movement of body parts. These movements bear adequate evidence to the presence of emotion at [...]
In this article we will discuss about the beginning of emotional psychology. A number of thinkers are of view that the infant is capable of emotional experiences, right at birth. Rank, for example, speaks about the birth trauma and believes that the new-born child experiences an emotion of anxiety. Susan Issacs also thinks that the infant shows fears, anger, love [...]
This article throws light upon the four main characteristics of childhood emotionality. The characteristics are: 1. Children's Emotions, as Compared to Adults are Marked by Intensity 2. Children’s Emotions are Brief and Transitory 3. Children’s Emotions are Expressed more Frequently, than those of Adults 4. Emotional Reactions are Quite Flexible. Characteristic # 1. Children's Emotions, as Compared to Adults are [...]
