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Peer reviewedSaltz, Eli; And Others – Child Development, 1977
A total of 146 disadvantaged preschool children were trained in 1 of 3 different types of fantasy activities. The effects of this training were evaluated over a variety of tasks measuring cognitive development and impulse control. (Author/JMB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Disadvantaged Youth, Dramatic Play, Fantasy
Download full textSaltz, Eli; Johnson, James – 1973
Disadvantaged preschool children directed in the role-enactment of imaginary stories were found to be superior to control children (who did not engage in role playing) on several measures of social and cognitive development. Fantasy play training resulted in a higher incidence of spontaneous sociodramatic play, higher scores on an interpersonal…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Disadvantaged Youth, Dramatic Play, Fantasy
