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Children cannot ignore what they hear when detecting emotions – EurekAlert
Children determine emotion by what they hear, rather than what they see, according to new research.
The first-of-its-kind study, by Durham University’s Department…
Children determine emotion by what they hear, rather than what they see, according to new research.
The first-of-its-kind study, by Durham University’s Department of Psychology, looked at how children pick up on the emotions of a situation.
They found that whilst adults prioritised what they see, young children showed an auditory dominance and overwhelmingly prioritised what they could hear.
The researchers say their findings could benefit parents currently managing home learning and professional…
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