Modeling Behavior: Cultural Functions of Play

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What is a characteristic of infant play during the first year of life?

  • Symbolic and generative
  • Basic manipulation of objects (correct)
  • Peer interactions
  • Role modeling social conventions

At what age do peers start to take on a greater role in play than caregivers and siblings?

  • 5-6 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 2-3 years (correct)
  • 1-2 years

Which family member contributes significantly to promoting symbolic play in younger siblings?

  • Father
  • Grandparent
  • Older sibling (correct)
  • Mother

What type of development is stimulated by mother-child play according to the text?

<p>Language development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do adult caregivers use play to teach children?

<p>Cultural expectations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what stage does play become increasingly symbolic, representational, and generative?

<p>Second year of life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is symbolic play in infants?

<p>Using objects alone, in combinations, and in sequences for pretend play (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does symbolic play typically emerge in infants?

<p>Around 2 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is exploration play in infants characterized by?

<p>Manipulating one object at a time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary difference between exploration play and symbolic play in infants?

<p>Symbolic play involves using objects in pretend play, while exploration play focuses on object manipulation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does symbolic play differ from exploration play in infants?

<p>Symbolic play involves pretending with objects, while exploration play involves only manipulating objects physically. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of play involves the juxtaposition of two or more objects that naturally go together?

<p>Appropriate combinatorial activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of play is characterized by clear pretense activity directed towards self?

<p>Symbolic Play Self-directed pretense (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function of play involves infants expressing and mediating arousal dependent on caregiver interaction?

<p>Social Functions of Play (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age do infants smile more with siblings and older infants than with their mothers?

<p>17 months - 3 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of play involves approximately pretending without confirmatory evidence?

<p>Transitional Play (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of play reinforces and expands the range of emotion in children?

<p>Symbolic Play Self-directed pretense (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes symbolic play from exploratory play in infants?

<p>Symbolic play links two or more pretense actions sequentially, while exploratory play involves imagined properties of objects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does transitional play differ from inappropriate combinatorial activity in exploratory play?

<p>Transitional play approximates pretend activities without confirmatory evidence, while inappropriate combinatorial activity involves imagined properties. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do infants aged 17 months to 3 years smile more with siblings and older infants than with their mothers?

<p>Peers provide different types of social interactions compared to the maternal relationship. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function of play involves reinforcing and expanding the range of emotions in infants?

<p>Cultural Intrapsychological Functions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does symbolic play become evident in infants according to the text?

<p>Between 3 and 5 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes intrapsychological mastery functions from social functions of play?

<p>'Intrapsychological Mastery' involves expressively mediating arousal dependent on caregiver interaction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of play is characterized by basic manipulation of objects as an exploratory activity during the first year of life?

<p>Exploratory play (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function of play is supported by adult caregivers, focusing on intrapsychological, mastery, cognitive, social, and cultural aspects?

<p>Cognitive function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As play develops, at about what age do peers typically start to play a greater role in a child's play compared to caregivers and siblings?

<p>2-3 years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of play involves pretending without confirmatory evidence or clear pretense directed towards oneself?

<p>Symbolic play (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which family member plays an important role in promoting symbolic play in their younger siblings?

<p>Older siblings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does play change with development according to the text?

<p>It shifts from adult-led to peer-led activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do preschoolers engage in longer episodes of unstructured pretend play with peers compared to with mothers?

<p>Unstructured play with peers maintains mutual interest and excitement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of play that involves peers being better suited for unstructured play?

<p>Collaborative Play (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does maternal encouragement of orientation and exploration predict exploration at 5 months in infants?

<p>It predicts the infants' persistence during problem-solving. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Vygotsky view the role of play in child development?

<p>Play is a formative activity shaped through social interactions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor maximizes attentiveness and interest in playing in infants at 13 and 21 months?

<p>Maternal responsiveness to infants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes symbolic play from exploration play in infants?

<p>Symbolic play involves pretending about absent events or past experiences, while exploration play involves manipulating objects one at a time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age does symbolic play typically emerge in infants?

<p>18 months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of exploration play in infants?

<p>Basic object manipulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Vygotsky view the role of play in child development?

<p>Play acts as a tool for children to develop culturally meaningful activities and learn within their zone of proximal development. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do infants aged 17 months to 3 years smile more with siblings and older infants than with their mothers?

<p>Because they engage in longer episodes of unstructured pretend play with their siblings and older infants. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of play is associated with promoting a flexible mindset, innovativeness, and divergent thinking, according to Bruner?

<p>Out-of-the-box play (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which family member's response during play is specifically associated with language development in infants?

<p>Fathers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age do siblings transition from controlling play to supporting symbolic play, as described in the text?

<p>2-3 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of play is characterized by communication of individualistic values and a focus on objects rather than people?

<p>Play within Japanese families (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which kind of play involves the simulation of real-world scenarios and is influenced by the level of pretense ability in adults?

<p>Symbolic play (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function of play is associated with the conveyance of principles, values, and the determination of play partners?

<p>Social functions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do preschoolers engage in longer episodes of unstructured pretend play with peers compared to with mothers?

<p>Peers are more likely to maintain mutual interest and excitement in joint activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributes significantly to promoting symbolic play in younger siblings?

<p>Siblings providing mastery functions of play (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Vygotsky view the role of play in child development?

<p>Vygotsky views play as formative and shaped through social interactions with others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes intrapsychological mastery functions from social functions of play?

<p>The focus on self-regulation versus social interaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are peers better suited for unstructured play and able to maintain mutual interest and excitement?

<p>Peers share common interests and sustain joint activities effectively (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes symbolic play from other-directed pretense in infants?

<p>Self-directed vs. clear pretense towards others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does appropriate combinatorial activity in exploratory play differ from inappropriate combinational activity?

<p>Producing unique effects vs. juxtaposition of objects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Intrapsychological Mastery functions of play according to the text?

<p>Arousal regulation and emotion expression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do infants aged 17 months to 3 years differ in their emotional responses towards siblings compared to their mothers?

<p>Smile more with siblings than with mom (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between intrapsychological functions of play and cultural functions of play?

<p>Dependence on caregiver interactions vs. self-soothing strategies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does exploratory play differ from symbolic play in terms of object interaction?

<p>Juxtaposition of natural objects vs. object substitutions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of play is characterized by infants smiling more with their siblings and older infants than with their mothers?

<p>Exploration play (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which family member significantly contributes to promoting symbolic play in younger siblings according to the text?

<p>Older siblings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age do peers typically start playing a greater role in a child's play compared to caregivers and siblings?

<p>3-4 years old (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function of play involves expressing and mediating arousal dependent on caregiver interaction?

<p>Intrapsychological functions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes symbolic play from exploration play in infants?

<p>Use of clear pretense activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Vygotsky view the role of play in child development?

<p>As a social process that promotes cognitive development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of mothers in fostering the emerging symbolic abilities of 2-year-olds?

<p>Mothers focus on objects and their functions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between older siblings and mothers in supporting infant pretend play?

<p>Older siblings imitate pretense play more often than mothers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of social development is enhanced through role play?

<p>Reciprocity and understanding others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correlation between pretend play and language development according to the text?

<p>Pretend play is correlated with improvements in vocabulary, verbal fluency, and complexity of language structures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does adult support influence infant symbolic play according to the text?

<p>Adult support enhances the diversity, complexity, and sustainability of infant symbolic play (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do siblings influence infant pretense play according to the text?

<p>Siblings are less supportive of infants' emerging pretense play until about 2-3 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does mother-child play have in language development as per the text?

<p>Mother-child play stimulates language development in infants through interaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Vygotsky view the role of play in child development based on the text?

<p>Vygotsky emphasizes the importance of play in the development of representational thinking and language skills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do older siblings impact the diversity of pretense themes in toddlers' play according to the text?

<p>Older siblings encourage more diverse pretense themes in toddlers' play compared to mothers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What social skill is enhanced in children through more verbal communication with peers during play?

<p>Empathy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do secure mother-infant and teacher-toddler relationships influence children's social competence up to 9 years old?

<p>By shaping social competence positively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do older infants gain through pretend play according to the text?

<p>Understanding of others' feeling states (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do parents in different cultures convey socio-cultural values to infants through play?

<p>Through play involving nurturing/household activities or object-directed play (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role of teasing games and rituals in infant development, as discussed in the text?

<p>To help infants build negotiation skills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does pretend play among 18-36-month-old children differ from their nonverbal imitation during joint goal activities?

<p>It focuses on creating mutual understanding for a joint goal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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