The term refers to a particular innate mode of functioning that is part of a complex and relatively stable psychological architecture that results in certain temperament and personality traits.
A growing number of studies are establishing a link between social cognition and different psychiatric conditions. Reactions that are normal for most people, such as showing concern for a person who expresses sadness, may be absent in others.
Tablets and mobile devices can be highly engaging for young children, but they offer few opportunities for them to develop the ability to regulate emotions.