Monsters and Growling Dogs: A Dual-Source Theory of the Child's Concept of Fear
Prior research suggests that young children associate fear with imaginary creatures more strongly than with realistic threats to safety. We propose an alternative: the Dual-Source Account of children's understanding of fear. In this account, as early as the age of 3 years, children associate bo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Rijeka
2013-09-01
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| Series: | Psychological Topics |
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| Online Access: | http://pt.ffri.hr/index.php/pt/article/view/149 |