Emotions and Development Quiz

What is one reason we experience emotions according to the lecture notes?

• To convey facial expressions

• Because they are meaningful to us

• To increase heart rate

• To improve memory

Which of the following is NOT listed as a basic emotion in the notes?

• Happiness

• Anger

• Surprise

• Fear

At what age do babies typically start to exhibit a social smile?

• From birth

• 3-4 months

• 6-10 weeks

• 1 year

Why might newborns smile when awake or asleep?

• To communicate hunger

• To reflect their state of comfortability

• To mimic adults

• To express fear

At what age do babies typically start to laugh, according to the notes?

• From birth

• 6-10 weeks

• 3-4 months

• 1 year

At what age does anger typically begin to manifest in infants?

• From birth

• 4-6 months of age

• 6-12 months of age

• 1-2 years of age

Which negative emotion is less commonly displayed by babies?

• Anger

• Sadness

• Fear

• Joy

What type of anxiety is most often experienced by infants as a first fear?

• Stranger anxiety

• Social anxiety

• General anxiety

• Performance anxiety

At what age do infants typically experience their first fears?

• From birth

• 4-6 months of age

• 6-12 months of age

• 1-2 years of age

How are the fears experienced by infants culturally influenced?

• They are not influenced by culture

• They are influenced by the caregiver's behavior

• They are influenced by cultural norms and practices

• They are influenced by the infant's diet