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Peer reviewedLitt, Carole J. – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1986
Reviews the major transitional object (TO) theories in terms of origin, development, and psychological meaning. Examines the validity of TO (intense, persistent attachments young children develop for blankets, soft toys, and bits of cloth) theory in light of current empirical knowledge of TO behavior. (HOD)
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Behavior Development, Child Development, Child Psychology
