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symbolic function

symbolic function Symbolic function is an emerging early-childhood ability to use representations, reflected in pretend play.

Symbolic function is an emerging early-childhood ability to use representations, reflected in pretend play. It supports a child’s understanding of social signals, language, and emotions.

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Drafting source: Smith-Nielsen Johanne; Stuart Anne Christine; Wendelboe Katrine Isabella; Egmose Ida; Roos Camilla Overbye; Væver Mette Skovgaard. The significance of parental mentalizing for four-year-old children’s solitary pretend play. 2024; DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0297671; article XML SHA-256 f08a62d3c92a88dea11a4c8660c1bdbf0f2366419281182f4ca7db1a52130c9d. “The significance of parental mentalizing for four-year-old children’s solitary pretend play” (10.1371/journal.pone.0297671).
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