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Direct linkHashmi, Salim; Vanderwert, Ross E.; Paine, Amy L.; Gerson, Sarah A. – Developmental Science, 2022
Doll play provides opportunities for children to practice social skills by creating imaginary worlds, taking others' perspectives, and talking about others' internal states. Previous research using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) found a region over the posterior superior temporal sulcus (pSTS) was more active during solo doll play…
Descriptors: Toys, Play, Social Cognition, Interpersonal Competence
