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Imaginary companions and the children who create them /

Many parents delight in their child's imaginary companion as evidence of a lively imagination and creative mind. At the same time, parents sometimes wonder if the imaginary companion might be a sign that something is wrong. Does having a pretend friend mean that the child is in emotional distre...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Taylor, Marjorie
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press, 1999.
Colección:OUP E-Books.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • What are imaginary companions like?
  • The characteristics of children who create imaginary companions
  • Why do children create imaginary companions?
  • Do children think their imaginary companions are real?
  • What happens to the imaginary companions created in early childhood?
  • Do older children and adults create imaginary companions?
  • Fantasy in the lives of children and adults.