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imaginary thinking  

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  • Imaginary thinking occurs when the contents of our thoughts escape the boundaries of the here and now, such as when we reflect on the past or imagine the future. Sometimes the content of imaginary thinking is accurate or realistic, but frequently our thoughts go beyond what is true or likely as we contemplate fictional worlds and nonactual possibilities. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Imaginary Thinking]

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