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Emotional learning begins at a very young age, as children discover a wide range of emotions, and evolves as they grow. This topic aims to provide a better understanding of the key stages of emotional...
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The Development and Prevention of Physical Aggression
Introduction Physical violence exhibited by adolescents and young adults is a major concern in all modern societies. Indeed, the risk of being arrested and found guilty of criminal behaviour is...
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The Self-Conscious Emotions
Introduction Until recently, the self-conscious emotions have been poorly studied.1 Little research on their meaning, how they develop, and how individual differences arises have been conducted,...
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Emotions and Psychopathology in the First 5 Years of Life
Introduction From the cradle to the grave, emotions are central to human functioning, saturating our thoughts behaviour and experience in a manner so pervasive that we often forget. They...
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Emotional Development in Childhood
Introduction and Subject Theoretical Perspective The theoretical perspective taken toward emotional development in childhood is a combination of functionalist theory and dynamical systems...