An infant whose mother consistently models acute and extended emotional reactions to distressing situations is at risk for developing difficulty in regulating her own emotional responses.

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The infant's mother is serving as a model for emotional regulation, so if she consistently demonstrates acute and extended emotional reactions, the infant may learn to regulate her own emotions in a similar manner. This can lead to difficulties in regulating emotions later in life.

An Infant Whose Mother Consistently Models Acute and Extended Emotional