Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Child fearing darkness refers to the fear or anxiety experienced by children when confronted with dark environments or situations. This fear often stems from imaginative thoughts, such as monsters hiding in the dark.
Imagination refers to the ability to form mental images or concepts of things that are not physically present. It plays a role in generating fears and anxieties in children.