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[Magical thinking and self development]

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  • 1Ruprecht-Karls-Universität, Abteilung für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Heidelberg.

Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
|May 1, 1994
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Magic thinking helps preschoolers manage life by compensating for incompetence and maintaining control during egocentric development. This prelogical thought aids the developing self in navigating challenging experiences.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Cognitive Science

Context:

  • Explores the concept of "magic thinking" through a historical lens.
  • Examines structural aspects of primary process and prelogical thinking.

Purpose:

  • To elucidate the structural aspects of primary process and prelogical thinking.
  • To propose developmental necessities for the emergence of magic interpretations in preschool children.

Summary:

  • Magic interpretations may aid the developing self in managing life circumstances.
  • These interpretations can compensate for feelings of non-competence.
  • They help maintain a sense of control amidst experiences of inferiority during cognitive egocentrism.

Impact:

  • Provides insight into the adaptive functions of early cognitive development.

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  • Highlights the role of prelogical thought in self-regulation.
  • Offers a framework for understanding childhood magical beliefs.