Research in the area of individual differences in fear reactions among infants has shown that

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has shown that some infants may be more fearful than others and that these are the shy, "behaviorally inhibited" children. These infants show increased heart rate and other physiological signs of fear when exposed to novel or ambiguous stimuli, including strangers. However, not all children show distress around strangers, and some may react with curiosity or sociability. The age at which children begin to show fear of strangers varies, but it typically peaks between 7 and 9 months of age.

Research in the Area of Individual Differences in Fear Reactions