The 'Still Face' Experiment by Dr Ed Tronick

Dr. Ed Tronick talks about his ground-breaking "Still Face" Experiment. This was taken from a presentation he gave. #EdTronick #earlychildhood #earlychildhooddevelopment #infants #thestillface @umasschan

[angelomiguel]

Even after years, this video does not stop amazing me. Simple experiment, yet captures gold when it comes to human development. The video itself is not prescriptive in any way, just shows how the dance between a caregiver and their child goes. Yet, make us wonder (yes, science came up with answers already) about what might happen (to both caregiver and child) as a result of repeated responsive/unresponsive interactions. I often watch this video, and always feel the pleasure and awe of (re)discovering the beauty of these mechanisms, as well as how things ended up working out (or not) for humans and many living beings in this world.

[susaville]

My mother did the still face as a punishment to me as far back as I can remember. Displease her, and you dont exist. You're less than worthless. Never really thought much about it till this video. Side note, though: I cut contact with her five years ago, after 36 years of her shenanigans.
Love your children.

[stephaniegormley]

I couldn't do this with a stranger's child at a super market, far less my own child.

[awprc]

Wow. Almost 100 pixels. Stunning resolution