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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > intelligence, ability, and aptitude > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > cognitive skills > cognitive development > imaginary friend
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > educational psychology > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > cognitive skills > cognitive development > imaginary friend
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > educational psychology > aptitude > academic ability > skills (abilities) > cognitive skills > cognitive development > imaginary friend
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education beyond schools > cognitive skills > cognitive development > imaginary friend
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education beyond schools > cognitive skills > cognitive development > imaginary friend
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > psychology and behavior > mental development and functions > cognitive skills > cognitive development > imaginary friend
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > applied developmental science > developmental processes > cognitive development > imaginary friend
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > cognitive development > imaginary friend
social science subjects > psychology > developmental psychology > cognitive development > imaginary friend

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imaginary friend  

Definition

  • Imaginary friends are a charming part of early childhood and beyond. Between one half and two thirds of children create such friends, and they come in all shapes and sizes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Imaginary Friend]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-P1WSRC10-X

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