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“Babies are smart. They can tell the difference between a responsive face and a blank face, wiped clean of emotion.” quote by Madeleine M. Kunin
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“Babies are smart. They can tell the difference between a responsive face and a blank face, wiped clean of emotion.”

Madeleine M. Kunin

About This Quote

Source Article: Child development research, 2015

Infants can distinguish between expressive and neutral facial cues, indicating early social perception.

In simple terms: Babies notice when faces show emotion versus blankness.

Key Takeaway

Pay attention to facial expressions when interacting with infants.

Themes

development empathy communication

Mood

observational informative

Type

developmental psychology educational

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • early education
  • childcare training
  • psychological assessment

Key Concepts

social cognition early learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you think this ability influences later social skills?
  • What can caregivers do to nurture this perception?
A Different Perspective

Infants may not yet understand the reasons behind expressions.

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