Imagination as the risk factor of anxiety and fears at preschoolers
Imagination is the central psychological feature of pre-school period, according to the theoretical position of famous scientist Vygotsky. Imagination is closely related to other cognitive processes, it also has an impact on the formation of a child’s personality. Imagination can be a catalyst for anxiety and fears, but at the same time, it can play a protective function - transformation of a frightening object or phenomenon is corrective in nature. In our study, it is proved that the higher the level of development of imagination, the higher the level of anxiety and fear.