Discrimination of Facial Expressions by Preschool Children.

Walden, Tedra A.; Field, Tiffany M.

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Publication Date: 1982-Oct

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Discrimination of Facial Expressions by Preschool Children.

Walden, Tedra A.; Field, Tiffany M.

Child Development, v53 n5 p1312-19 Oct 1982

Investigates preschool children's ability to discriminate and categorize facial expressions. Four sets of drawings of faces depicted expressions of joy, sadness, surprise, and anger. Each set of drawings contained a "standard" face as well as five choices from which to select a match. (Author/RH)

Descriptors: Cues, Facial Expressions, Preschool Children, Visual Discrimination

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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