Emotional Development: The Organization of Emotional Life in the Early Years

Sroufe, L. Alan

ISBN 10: 0521629926 / ISBN 13: 9780521629928

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1997

Seller Inventory # 0521629926-3-36112393

Synopsis:

In the past, researchers have treated the development of the emotions and the task of emotional regulation as two separate topics, the former emphasizing "normative" questions and the latter emphasizing "individual" differences. Until now, understanding the first topic has never been seen as relevant for the second. This is the area pioneered by Emotional Development. This book presents the early phases of emotional life from a developmental perspective. It argues that emotional generation hinges on the developing ability to express arousal or "tension" in accordance with one's context. It reveals the common core processes underlying the emergence of specific emotions and the capacity for emotional regulation. The book also explains the timing of emotional emergence, why emotions function as they do, and individual styles of emotional regulation. Close ties between emotional development, cognitive, social and CNS development are discussed, as well.

Book Description: In the past, researchers have treated the development of the emotions and the task of emotional regulation as two separate topics. Until now, understanding the first topic has never been seen as relevant for the second. This is the area pioneered by Emotional Development.This book presents the early phases of emotional life from a developmental perspective. It reveals the timing, function and common core processes underlying the emergence of specific emotions. It discusses our capacity for and individual styles of emotional regulation. Close ties between emotional, cognitive, social and CNS development are discussed, too.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Emotional Development: The Organization of ...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good