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The document presents two experiments investigating preschool-aged children's ability to anticipate and explain future physiological states of themselves. Involving 108 children aged 3 to 5, the study assessed their responses to scenarios that evoke thoughts about future needs such as thirst or cold. Results indicated developmental differences in both item selection and verbal explanations, with older children (4- and 5-year-olds) performing significantly better than younger ones (3-year-olds). The findings suggest that while young children can anticipate future states, their reasoning may be influenced by associative links rather than causal understanding, particularly when semantic associates are present.

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Begin by reviewing the title of the form, 'My future self: Young children's ability to', which sets the context for the content.
In the first section, you will find prompts that encourage children to think about future scenarios. Guide them through each scenario, asking them to imagine how they might feel.
Next, present children with a set of items related to each scenario. Encourage them to select one item that they believe would help them in that situation.
After making their selections, ask children to explain their choices. This helps reinforce their understanding of future states and encourages verbal expression.
Once all sections are completed, review the responses together with the child, discussing their thoughts and reasoning behind each choice.

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