Young children are not driven to explore imaginary worlds

Angela Nyhout; Ruth Lee

doi:10.1017/S0140525X2100234X

Young children are not driven to explore imaginary worlds

Angela Nyhout^*
, Ruth Lee

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School of Psychology

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Abstract

We address Dubourg & Baumard's claim that imaginary worlds are most appealing early in the lifespan when the exploratory drive is highest. Preschool-age children prefer fictions set in the real world, and fantastical information can be difficult for children to represent in real time. We speculate that a drive to explore imaginary worlds may emerge after children acquire substantial real-world skills and knowledge. An account of age effects on fictional preferences should encompass developmental change.

Original language	English
Article number	e291
Journal	Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume	45
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X2100234X
Publication status	Published - 18 Nov 2022

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