In Comparison to Parten, What Did Howes and Matheson Focus

question 43

Multiple Choice

In comparison to Parten, what did Howes and Matheson focus on in their classification of play?

• A)social complexity rather than cognitive complexity.
• B)complex social behaviours rather than simple social behaviours
• C)cognitive complexity rather than social complexity
• D)play that was not classified as pretend or fantasy play

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Definitions:

Economic Necessity

A situation where financial considerations compel a particular course of action, indicating that certain decisions are driven by economic rather than preferential factors.

Employment Opportunities

Available jobs or positions in the labor market that individuals can apply for in order to earn income.

Poverty Rate

The percentage of the population living below the national poverty line, indicating the proportion of individuals or families whose income falls short of the defined threshold for basic living costs.

Blue-collar Jobs

Occupations that typically involve manual labor or skilled trade tasks.