Development of Emotion Expression
When do humans begin expressing different, discrete emotions? Further what factors contribute to the expression of different emotions?
Emotion Perception and Understanding
When do infants and children perceive and understand others’ emotions? Do they have definitive predictions for when different emotions must be displayed and can they use others’ emotions to derive their mental states such as their desires and preferences?
Parent-Child Conversations and Interactions
How do parents and their children talk about others’ emotions? What are the main themes within such conversations?