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Introduction. In modern world it is important to study the features of the value-semantic sphere of the population of the Russian Federation, taking into account age specifics. Theoretical analysis. The value-semantic sphere of the individual combines value orientations and a system of personal meanings. At the same time, the study of ideas about the value spectrum of the individual in people of different ages (from 16 to 65 years) will allow taking into account the socio-historical and socio-cultural differences between age groups.

The paper presents the results of the first stage of the study devoted to the analysis of perceived age psychological determinants. The purpose of the article was to study gender-age, socio-demographic and psychological factors of a person’s perceived age assessing based on his or her appearance perception. “Perceived age” is defined by the authors as the age attributed to a person (object of perception) by another person (subject of perception, appraiser) as a result of perception of his or her physical appearance.

In the article described materials of experimental-psychological research based on abilities children of preschool years to recognize emotions. The described features and differences recognitions of emotions in the perceptions different types of incentives: picture story and expression emotions other people. Shows the dependence of successful emotion recognition and successful expression emotional state children.