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12: Imaginary worlds and creativity

The Psychology Podcast

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The Importance of Imaginary Worlds

This chapter explores the concept of imaginary worlds and their significance in childhood development and adult creativity. It discusses the characteristics of world play, its impact on children's creativity, and the influence of individual differences on the content of imaginary worlds. The chapter also highlights the role of privately constructed roleplay in the modern age and the relationship between childhood creativity and adult creativity.

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