Chapter 16

Question 1

Typically defined as motor activity performed during development that appears to be purposeless

Answer 1

play

Question 2

Play that centers on the use of inanimate objects

Answer 2

object play

Question 3

Play behaviors in which animals leap, jump, twist, shake, whirl, somersault, roll, or chase their tails

Answer 3

locomotor play

Question 4

Playing with others

Answer 4

social play

Question 5

Behavioral indicators that denote that some action that is about to be undertaken should be considered playful, not dangerous. Also known as play signals, they mat serve to initiate play or to indicate the desire to keep playing.

Answer 5

play markers