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During infancy it is difficult to elicit discrete negative expressions like anger, distress and sadness, [9] and, perhaps unsurprisingly, the most common infant facial expression is the "cry-face". Cry-face is thought to integrate aspects of both anger and distress expressions and may indicate a shared basis in negative emotionality. [ 9 ]
Joseph J. Campos research focuses on facial expressions between the caregiver and infant. Specifically his research shows that the infants will not crawl if the caregiver expresses a signal of distress. If the caregiver gives the infant a positive facial expression the child is more likely to crawl across the visual cliff.
Gestures and facial expressions are all part of language development. In the first three months of life babies will generally use different crying types to express their different needs, as well as making other sounds such as cooing. They will begin mimicking facial expressions and smiling at the sight of familiar faces.
Voluntary facial expressions are often socially conditioned and follow a cortical route in the brain. Conversely, involuntary facial expressions are believed to be innate and follow a subcortical route in the brain. Facial recognition can be an emotional experience for the brain and the amygdala is highly involved in the recognition process.
Most of the facial expressions will be learned through the parents, mainly from the mother. The mother-infant [12] relationship is key in the development of display rules during infancy. It is the synchrony of mother-infant expressions. To express themselves vocally babies require the use of "screaming" or "crying".
An Arkansas dad delivered some hilarious facial expressions as he watched his partner give birth, shared in a series of now-viral photos.
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Stares at objects, particularly brightly colored ones, when placed in front of face. [21] Able to follow faces. [21] Sensory development. Focuses on things about 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) away. [22] Eyes wander and may cross. [22] Prefers black and white and high-contrast patterns, but prefers the human face over any other pattern. [22]