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Direct linkGoldstein, Thalia R.; Lerner, Matthew D. – Developmental Science, 2018
Pretense is a naturally occurring, apparently universal activity for typically developing children. Yet its function and effects remain unclear. One theorized possibility is that pretense activities, such as dramatic pretend play games, are a possible causal path to improve children's emotional development. Social and emotional skills,…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Drama, Play, Games
