Moderately and late preterms have problem recognizing faces after birth

Journal Title: Jornal de Pediatria - Year 2017, Vol 93, Issue 1

Abstract

Humans communicate more with our faces than any other creature. The face is an extremely complex system regulating affective responses. According to Heise,1 affective responses formed into feelings are the everyday basis for generating cultural events. Thus, the face can be considered as a key element in socialization.

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Marco Bartocci

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  • EP ID EP510383
  • DOI 10.1016/j.jped.2016.10.002
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Marco Bartocci (2017). Moderately and late preterms have problem recognizing faces after birth. Jornal de Pediatria, 93(1), 4-5. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-510383