Evidence for a caregiving instinct: rapid differentiation of infant from adult vocalizations using magnetoencephalography
Crying is the most salient vocal signal of distress. The cries of a newborn infant alert adult listeners and often elicit caregiving behavior. For the parent, rapid responding to an infant in distress is an adaptive behavior, functioning to ensure offspring survival. The ability to react rapidly req...
Main Authors: | Young, K, Parsons, C, Jegindoe Elmholdt, E, Woolrich, M, van Hartevelt, T, Stevner, A, Stein, A, Kringelbach, M |
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Format: | Journal article |
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Oxford University Press
2015
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