During Infant/child Development,play Is Best Recognized as Which of the Following

question 19

Multiple Choice

During infant/child development,play is best recognized as which of the following?

• A)A means to interact with the environment and relate to others.
• B)Independent of cognitive and social development.
• C)Nonexploratory and simply play.
• D)Too soon to achieve milestones.

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Definitions:

Ainsworth

Refers to Mary Ainsworth, a developmental psychologist known for her work on attachment theory, particularly the Strange Situation assessment.

Avoidant Attachment

A type of insecure attachment where individuals tend to keep distance from others and avoid emotional connection.

Ambiguous/resistant Attachment

A pattern of attachment characterized by anxiety and uncertainty in relationships, leading to clinginess and difficulty in trusting others.

Concrete Operational Stage

A phase in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from roughly 7 to 12 years old become capable of logical thought processes but are not yet able to think abstractly.