In the 1970s, developmental psychologist Dr. Edward Tronick conducted what became one of the most important experiments in child development: the Still-Face Experiment at UMass Boston. At first, the mother and baby interact normally. They smile, connect, and respond to each other. Then suddenly, the mother stops responding. No expression. No eye contact. No emotional feedback. Within seconds, the baby senses the disconnection. She tries everything to bring her mother back: smiling, pointing, voc

The Still-Face Mother–Infant Experiment, developed by Edward Tronick 🧠 When someone shows emotion, the brain instantly uses it to read intent and meaning 👀 People are best at reading natural, nuanced emotional expression ✨ It signals clarity and realism in interaction 🤝 Flat faces remove information. Exaggerated reactions distort it ⚠️ | Tatiana Taylor

Ed Tronick's famous still-face experiment: rupture and repair in relationships

Still Face Experiment: Dr. Edward Tronick

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