The Effects of Positive Maternal Affect on Infant Responses to Pleasant, Ambiguous, and Fear-Provoking Toys.

Gunnar, Megan R.; Stone, Cheryl

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Publication Date: 1984

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The Effects of Positive Maternal Affect on Infant Responses to Pleasant, Ambiguous, and Fear-Provoking Toys.

Gunnar, Megan R.; Stone, Cheryl

Child Development, v55 n4 p1231-36 Aug 1984

Mothers of 48 infants approximately 12 months old displayed either positive or neutral affect while their infants responded to pleasant, ambiguous, or aversive toys. On the first trial maternal affect had no effect; on the second trial, positive maternal affect resulted in more positive infant responses, but only for the ambiguous toy. (Author/RH)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Infant Behavior, Infants, Mothers, Patterned Responses, Toys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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