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The studies conducted by Artin Goncu, Steve Kane, Hans Furth and Debra Gordon on pretend play in children offer new and provocative theoretical views on the subject. Seen from the narrative thought perspective, however, it is apparent that investigations of other relevant processes are warranted to create a more complete picture of pretense. A narrative-affective viewpoint will give researchers can serve as an excellent starting point for studies of issues relating to pretense such as its sequentiality, dramatic properties and isolation from reality.
Publication Name: Human Development
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0018-716X
Year: 1993
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The analyses of pretend play made by Artin Goncu, Steve Kane, Hans Furth and Debra Gordon delve deeply into important issues commonly raised in studies of pretending. An examination of the communicative activity by which social pretending is accomplished demonstrates the need to conduct further investigations of children's conversations to obtain a better understanding of the process of make-believe. Such studies can help clarify children's usage of interactive skills, social cognition and practical language during play.
Publication Name: Human Development
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0018-716X
Year: 1993
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The analyses of children's pretend and social pretend play put forward by Artin Goncu, Steve Kane, Hans Furth and Debra Gordon in their works are welcome additions to the rich literature existing regarding the subject. While they devoted greater attention to the affective aspect of pretend, their investigations provide an enlightening integration of the emotional, communicative and cognitive components involved in children's construction of shared social reality.
Publication Name: Human Development
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0018-716X
Year: 1993
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