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Sensory deprivation during the formative periods of development leads to a high demand and need for stimulation later in life.
Before Ethics and Morality (1972)
Stimulation of brain pleasure centers can eliminate feelings of rage, fear, and depression.
Before Ethics and Morality (1972)
The abnormal social and emotional behaviors that result from parental and social (somatosensory) deprivation are directly related to impaired brain functioning.
Before Ethics and Morality (1972)
The somatosensory system... mediates emotional behaviors.
Before Ethics and Morality (1972)
The brain is highly immature at birth and is dependent upon sensory stimulation for normal growth, development, and function. Sensory stimulation is like a a nutrient—without it the brain does not develop or function normally.
Before Ethics and Morality (1972)
When and if we choose to rear our infants and children in an affectional environment of positive reinforcements, then... by the very nature of that environment we will be free and dignified.
Before Ethics and Morality (1972)
The effects of "maternal-social" deprivation, institutionalization, hospitalization, and of parental abuse, neglect, and indifference, upon infant and child development have been well described by many investigators.
Before Ethics and Morality (1972)
The pleasure-prone personality has a low capacity and tolerance for violent-aggressive behaviors. Conversely, the violence and aggression prone personality has a low capacity and tolerance for pleasure and for sensuous behaviors. As one goes up, the other goes down.
Before Ethics and Morality (1972)