Bonus -2019.pdf Apr 2026

J.A. Bonus (2019) demonstrates that while fantastical elements in educational media engage young viewers, high pictorial realism is crucial for enabling children to transfer scientific knowledge from screens to real-world contexts. The study indicates that anthropomorphized, non-realistic content creates a "fantasy gap" that hinders the accurate application of biological facts. For a detailed look at how educational television prepares children for future learning, see Tandfonline.com .