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Behavioral Consequences of Affect

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The Socialization of Emotions

Part of the book series: Genesis of Behavior ((GOBE,volume 5))

Abstract

Michael Lewis introduced his volume The Development of Affect (1978) with the following quote:

Douglas, a 13-month-old, sits quietly playing with blocks. Carefully, with a rapt expression, he places one block on top of another until a tower of four blocks is made. As the last block reaches the top, he laughs out loud and claps his hands. His mother calls out, “Good, Doug. It is a ta-l-l-l tower. Don’t you feel good!” Returning to the tower, Doug tries one more block, and as he places it on top, the tower falls. Doug bursts into tears and vigorously scatters the blocks before him. His crying brings his mother, who, while holding him on her lap and wiping his tears, says softly, “Don’t feel bad. I know you’re angry. It’s frustrating trying to build such a tall tower. There, there, try again.” (p. 3)

This quote also provides an appropriate illustration of the concerns of this book.

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  1. Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas, 75080, USA

    Bert S. Moore

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  1. Rutgers Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA

    Michael Lewis

  2. Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California, USA

    Carolyn Saarni

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Moore, B.S. (1985). Behavioral Consequences of Affect. In: Lewis, M., Saarni, C. (eds) The Socialization of Emotions. Genesis of Behavior, vol 5. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2421-8_10

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