why rolling your eyes is so instinctual when you are annoyed or frustrated

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My 17 month old daughter has started rolling her eyes during moments of frustration or when she is annoyed with me or my husband. There’s no way, at 17 months old, that that is intentional, I imagine it’s more instinctual. And, tbh, when I find myself suppressing an eye roll of my own, it feels like I’m fighting a natural urge. Maybe I’m just dramatic?? Lol

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It’s a pattern of learned behavior through positive reinforcement. You are upset at someone and instead of verbally saying that you are upset, you roll your eyes and receive the same response

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