Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ385970
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Caregivers' Reactions to Infant Cries and Faces.
Studman, Irene; Brennan, Mike
Early Child Development and Care, v35 p53-60 Jun 1988
Examines the effects of the faces and cries of three full-term and two premature infants aged 35-40 weeks on 48 mothers. Results indicate that the faces and cries of the premature infants received more negative ratings than did those of the full-term infants. (RJC)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Caregivers, Child Abuse, Emotional Response, Individual Characteristics, Infants, Mothers
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Crying; Facial Features


