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Peer reviewedSchilling, Lynne S. – Early Child Development and Care, 1985
A small but significant proportion of preschoolers have imaginary companions who serve many different developmental functions. Prevalence and related demographic and environmental factors surrounding the phenomenon of imaginary companions and implications for health care professionals are discussed. (Author/DST)
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Developmental Stages, Emotional Development
