AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The type of play for infants where they play next to another child but not with another child is called
A
parallel play
B
interactive play
C
pretend play
D
cooperative play
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Parallel play is a form of play in which children play adjacent to each other, but do not try to influence one another’s behavior; it typically begins around 24-30 months. It is one of Parten’s stages of play, following onlooker play and preceding associative play.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parallel. Parallel play is when children play next to each other, but do not interact. This is a normal part of the learning to play process. This usually happens between 2 and 3 years old.

Detailed explanation-3: -When a child plays alongside or near others but does not play with them this stage is referred to as parallel play.

Detailed explanation-4: -What Is Parallel Play? Parallel play is when two or more toddlers play near one another or next to one another, but without interacting directly. They will sometimes be observing and even mimicking the other child. This type of play may begin between the ages of 18 months and 2 years.

Detailed explanation-5: -Parallel play Parallel play is usually found with toddlers, although it happens in any age group. Parallel play starts when children begins to play side-by-side with other children without any interaction. Even though it seems like they are not interacting, they are paying attention to each other.

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