Women's Responses to Young Infants' Cries.

Gustafson, Gwen E.; Harris, Karen L.

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Publication Date: 1990

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Women's Responses to Young Infants' Cries.

Gustafson, Gwen E.; Harris, Karen L.

Developmental Psychology, v26 n1 p144-52 Jan 1990

Assessed 40 women's responses to young infants' cries. Mothers and nonmothers were similar in basic features of caregiving behaviors. Although the sound of infant cries may inform caregivers about distress level, caregiving behaviors appear to be determined by additional factors. (RH)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Crying, Females, Infants, Mothers, Perception

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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