A plausible role of imagination in pretend play, counterfactual reasoning, and executive functions.

A notable observation is the similarities in the cognitive processes of pretend play (PP) and counterfactual reasoning (CFR) as both involve thinking about alternatives to reality. It is argued by Weisberg and Gopnik (Cogn. Sci., 37, 2013, 1368) that alternative thinking in PP and CFR is underpinned...

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Publicado en:	British Journal of Psychology Vol. 114; no. 3; pp. 749 - 771
Autores principales:	Francis, Gill Althia, Gibson, Jenny Louise
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Wiley-Blackwell Aug2023
Materias:	Executive function Child development Language & languages Imagination Play Thought & thinking Structural equation modeling Scientific observation Multiple regression analysis Research funding Factor analysis Descriptive statistics
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