Your Textbook Presents Three Different Types of Play in Which

question 34

Multiple Choice

Your textbook presents three different types of play in which young children can engage. What is the correct chronological order in which you would expect each type of play to appear?

• A) ​simple social play, parallel play, cooperative play
• B) ​parallel play, simple social play, cooperative play
• C) ​parallel play, cooperative play, simple social play
• D) ​cooperative play, simple social play, parallel play

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

In psychoanalytic theory, the mechanisms of the ego that serve to protect an individual from experiencing anxiety produced by conflicts with the id, superego, or reality.

Mental Energy

The capacity of the mind to engage in cognitive activities and processes, such as thinking, problem-solving, and focusing attention.

Psychoanalytic Thinking

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior, originating from the work of Sigmund Freud.

Processing Ability

The capacity of an individual to perceive, analyze, and respond to information in their environment.