Exam 2: The Process of Play

Fantasy play is when children use mental images of things and situations that are not actually present to stimulate their play.

Which of the following theorist is considered a social and cultural theorist?

An infant's first exposure to play occurs when he or she receives his first toy.

Seven common characteristics of play have been identified. They include:

By co-playing with a child, which of the following is most beneficial outcome?

According to Bruner's theoretical construct, play is important because it promotes:

Critical theorists examine how play is influenced by gender, class, and race inequalities within society

Children are being increasingly programmed and structured, thus reducing opportunities for play.

A child can be trained to be interested and curious.

According to Seagoe, children from ages 7 to 9 participate in what type of play?

Narrative modes of thinking refer to children learning by doing, then expressing their learning through storytelling.

All human behaviour, including that of young children, is motivated by attempts to satisfy their human needs.

Why would play be considered symbolic and transformational? Give a detailed example.

The third level of play described by Piaget is called:

Children have not yet developed sophisticated role play during intentional imaginative play.

What is the overarching premise of Bronfenbrenner's theory?

School-age children are not interested in a more structured play that is governed by rules.

According to Sobel and Larimore (2016), one of the main influencers that is impacting the quality of children's play is:

According to the psychoanalytical theory, a child will repeat a negative experience many times in order to:

Play is vital for primarily which group of children: