Physiological and behavioral responses reveal 9-month-old infants' sensitivity to pleasant touch.

Caregiving touch has been shown to be essential for the growth and development of human infants. However, the physiological and behavioral mechanisms that underpin infants' sensitivity to pleasant touch are still poorly understood. In human adults, a subclass of unmyelinated peripheral nerve fi...

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Main Authors: Fairhurst, M, Löken, L, Grossmann, T
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications 2014