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Imaginary athletes: Creating make-believe teammates, competitors and coaches during play

By Tracy Gleason, Professor of Psychology, Wellesley College
Stephanie Madsen, Professor of Psychology, McDaniel College

Imagination is a fundamental tool for everyday life. Unsurprisingly, many kids harness it during athletic play, conjuring a fun teammate, a supportive coach or a worthy opponent.

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