Emotional expressions are well-organized and specific

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Research suggests that emotional expressions become more organized and specific by the middle of the first year of life, as infants learn to differentiate between different emotional states and respond appropriately to them. While some emotional expressions may be present at birth (such as crying), they are not yet well-organized or specific. By 3 months of age, infants may begin to display social smiles and other emotional expressions, but these are still relatively unrefined compared to those seen by the middle of the first year. By the start of the second year, emotional expressions have become even more complex and nuanced, but the foundation for this development is established in the first year.

Emotional Expressions Are Well-Organized and Specific