Anger

Common stimuli that gives rise to anger in

babies are interference with attempted
movement, thwarting of some wish, not
letting them do wath they want to do, and not
letting them make themselves understood.
Typically, their anger expressed in the form of
screeming, kicking,waving the arms, and hiitng
anything with in reach. During the second
year, they may also jump up and down, throw
themselves on the floor and hold their breath.
Fear
The stimuli most likely to arouse fear in babies
are loud noises; strange person, object and
situation; dark rooms; high places and animals.
Any stimulus which occurs suddenly or
unexpectedly or which or which is different from
what the baby accustomed to gives rise to fear.
The typical fear response consist of an attempt to
withdraw from the frightening stimulus,
accompanied by whimpering, crying, temporary
holding of the breath, and checking the activity
engaged in when the baby became frightened.
Curiosity
Anything new or unusual acts as a stimulus to
curiosity, unless the newness is so pronounced
that it gives rise to fear. As fear wanes, it is
replaced by curiosity. They expressed their
curiosity through facial expressions tenseng
the facial muscle, opening the mouth, and
protruding the tungue. Later, they grasp the
object that aroused their curiosity and handle,
shake bang, or suck them.
Joy
Joy is stimulated by physical wellbeing. By the
second or third month of life, babies react to
being played with, being tickled, and watching
or listening to others. They expressed their
pleasure or joy by smiling, laughing and
moving their arms and legs. When joy is
intense, babies coo, gurgle, or even shout with
glee, ad bodily movements are intensified.
Affection
Anyone who plays with babies, takes care of
their bodily needs or, shows them affection
will be a stimulus to their affection. Later, toys
and the family pet may also become love
objects for them. Typically, babies expressed
their affection by hugging, patting, kissing the
loved object or person.