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Part II: The science behind imaginary friends
For children, the line between reality and fantasy can sometimes become blurred, especially when it comes to imaginary friends. In this second episode of Science Friday’s series “The Real Guide to Imaginary Companions,” developmental psychologist Jacqueline Woolley takes us into the lab to investigate whether a child’s orientation toward fantasy play is tied to real world creativity.
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