In One of the First Social Psychological Experiments Ever Conducted

question 44

Multiple Choice

In one of the first social psychological experiments ever conducted, researcher Norman Triplett examined the records of teams of cyclists. He found that cyclists who raced against each other ____ than those who raced alone (against the clock) .

• A)were more aggressive after the race
• B)got into more accidents
• C)cycled more quickly
• D)enjoyed the race less

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Definitions:

Constructive Play

Play that involves manipulating materials to build or create something, often fostering learning and development.

Parallel Play

A developmental stage in early childhood where children play alongside each other without interacting directly.

Functional Play

A type of play in young children characterized by activities that involve repetitive motions and serve to practice and master physical and cognitive skills.

Associative Play

A stage of play in child development where children play together but do not organize their play towards a common goal; it typically occurs between the ages of three and four.