Author: Nathan Albert HarveyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Child development
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Imaginary Playmates and Other Mental Phenomena of Children
Author: Nathan Albert HarveyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Child development
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Imaginary Playmates and Other Mental Phenomena of Children
Author: Nathan a (Nathan Albert) B HarveyPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020495908
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this fascinating book, Nathan A. Harvey explores the world of children's imagination, focusing on the phenomenon of imaginary playmates. Drawing on his extensive research and clinical experience, Harvey offers insight into the psychology of childhood and the role of imagination in cognitive development. This book is a must-read for parents, educators, and anyone interested in child development. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Imaginary Playmates and Other Mental Phenomena of Children (Classic Reprint)
Author: Nathan Albert HarveyPublisher:
ISBN: 9780282425487
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Excerpt from Imaginary Playmates and Other Mental Phenomena of ChildrenThe material for the discussion of the topics in the follow ing pages has been drawn from individual reports and personal interviews with more than five hundred different persons whose experiences are recorded. I have the fullest confidence in the accuracy of the reports and the sincerity with which they were made. I knew each person intimately, and a per sonal interview permits a kind of cross questioning and com parison with the reports of others which it is impossible to employ in a written questionnaire. The reports upon which the following chapters are based are absolutely truthful, and as accurate as the circumstances will permit.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Imaginary playmates and other mental phenomena of children
Author: Nathan A. HarveyImaginary Companions and the Children Who Create Them
Author: Marjorie TaylorPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195349156
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
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 distress? That he or she has difficulty communicating with other children? In this fascinating book, Marjorie Taylor provides an informed look at current thinking about pretend friends, dispelling many myths about them. In the past a child with an imaginary companion might have been considered peculiar, shy, or even troubled, but according to Taylor the reality is much more positive--and interesting. Not only are imaginary companions surprisingly common, the children who have them tend to be less shy than other children. They also are better able to focus their attention and to see things from another person's perspective. In addition to describing imaginary companions and the reasons children create them, Taylor discusses other aspects of children's fantasy lives, such as their belief in Santa, their dreams, and their uncertainty about the reality of TV characters. Adults who remember their own childhood pretend friends will be interested in the chapter on the relationship between imaginary companions in childhood and adult forms of fantasy. Taylor also addresses practical concerns, providing many useful suggestions for parents. For example, she describes how children often express their own feelings by attributing them to their imaginary companion. If you have a child who creates imaginary creatures, or if you work with pre-schoolers, you will find this book very helpful in understanding the roles that imaginary companions play in children's emotional lives.
Imaginary Companions and the Children Who Create Them
Author: Marjorie TaylorPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190287136
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
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 distress? That he or she has difficulty communicating with other children? In this fascinating book, Marjorie Taylor provides an informed look at current thinking about pretend friends, dispelling many myths about them. In the past a child with an imaginary companion might have been considered peculiar, shy, or even troubled, but according to Taylor the reality is much more positive--and interesting. Not only are imaginary companions surprisingly common, the children who have them tend to be less shy than other children. They also are better able to focus their attention and to see things from another person's perspective. In addition to describing imaginary companions and the reasons children create them, Taylor discusses other aspects of children's fantasy lives, such as their belief in Santa, their dreams, and their uncertainty about the reality of TV characters. Adults who remember their own childhood pretend friends will be interested in the chapter on the relationship between imaginary companions in childhood and adult forms of fantasy. Taylor also addresses practical concerns, providing many useful suggestions for parents. For example, she describes how children often express their own feelings by attributing them to their imaginary companion. If you have a child who creates imaginary creatures, or if you work with pre-schoolers, you will find this book very helpful in understanding the roles that imaginary companions play in children's emotional lives.
Outlines of Child Study
Author: Child Study Association of AmericaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Child development
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
The House of Make-Believe
Author: Dorothy G. SingerPublisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674043685
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
An attempt to cover all aspects of children's make-believe. The authors examine how imaginative play begins and develops and provide examples and evidence on the young child's invocation of imaginary friends, the adolescent's daring games and the adult's private imagery and inner thought.
Northwest Journal of Education
Author: Annual Progress in Child Psychiatry and Child Development 2000-2001
Author: Margaret E. HertzigPublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415935487
Category : Child development
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
First published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.