Which Statement by the Nurse Best Explains the Importance of Play

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the nurse best explains the importance of play during the toddler stage of development?

• A) "Exploration can suppress the toddler's curiosity to promote safety."
• B) "Parental control during play will eliminate the frustration of learning self-control."
• C) "Play can enhance cognitive and psychosocial development."
• D) "Play will enhance the toddler's ability to explore the environment safely without supervision."

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Definitions:

African American

A racial or ethnic group in the United States with ancestors from sub-Saharan Africa.

Acculturation

The process of adapting to and adopting aspects of another culture, often occurring when individuals from different cultures come into continuous first-hand contact.

Sustained Firsthand Contact

Direct and ongoing engagement with people, environments, or experiences.

Integration

The process of combining separate parts or elements to form a coherent whole, often used in contexts of social, system, or data consolidation.