Descriptor
| Adult Child Relationship | 1 |
| Age Differences | 1 |
| Comprehension | 1 |
| Foreign Countries | 1 |
| Models | 1 |
| Pretend Play | 1 |
| Toddlers | 1 |
Author
| Harris, Paul L. | 1 |
| Kavanaugh, Robert D. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
| United Kingdom (England) | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedHarris, Paul L.; Kavanaugh, Robert D. – Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, 1993
Seven experiments tested 18- to 36-month-old children's understanding of adult pretense. Results indicated that children understood when adults referred to make-believe substances or made make-believe substitutions; appropriately directed their pretend actions; understood the causal consequences of imaginary actions; produced suitable remedial…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Age Differences, Comprehension, Foreign Countries
