AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sociodramatic play is where children act out imaginary situations and stories, become different characters, and pretend they are in different locations and times.

Detailed explanation-2: -Imaginative play is when a child uses their imagination to role-play scenarios they have seen, experienced or would like to experience.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adults can extend and support a child’s play simply by engaging with children during play. Adults can talk to children about their play. By being involved, children learn that adults are invested in them and respect their play decisions. Validating their efforts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Through pretend play, your child is using their imagination to act out common scenarios they experience or see on a regular basis. When you see your child pretending to talk on the phone, shave their face, put lipstick on for the party, or use keys to unlock a play car, you are witnessing pretend play.

Detailed explanation-5: -Parallel play (2+ years): Plays alongside or near others, but does not play with them. Associative play (3-4 years): Starts to interact with others during play. A child might be doing an activity related to the kids around him, but might not actually be interacting with another child.