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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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Approach and Withdrawal in Early Emotional Development
Introduction The capacity to approach or withdraw from stimulation is a key aspect of emotional life. Approach and withdrawal have been studied since Darwin initially described them in 1872.1 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...
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Cultural Differences in Emotional Development
Introduction Everybody seems to know what an emotion is, until being asked to define it.1 Accordingly there is a myriad of definitions, some stressing more the biological roots, some more the...
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Autonomic state: A neurophysiological platform for feelings, emotions, and social engagement
Introduction and Subject How does physiology influence mental processes and behaviour? I have asked this question as I studied children from birth including those with developmental challenges such...
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Emotional Intelligence in the First Five Years of Life
Introduction The construct of emotional intelligence (EI) refers to a distinct group of mental abilities, in which individuals 1) perceive, appraise and express emotions; 2) use emotions to...
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Development of Indirect Aggression Before School Entry
Introduction Attempts to understand and prevent childhood aggression have been predominantly guided by a male-oriented model with a focus on physical aggression. However, children can also hurt...
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Effective Daycare-Kindergarten Interventions to Prevent Chronic Aggression
Introduction Societal concern about antisocial behaviours of children and adolescents has increased over the years, in part due to the enormous financial costs of youth crime,1,2 as well as the...