Freindships And Playb

Question 1

Explain the differences in peer influences

Answer 1

Infancy - limited

Childhood- peers through play but less than family

Teenagers- growing importance of peers

Question 2

Explain the start of peer relationships

Answer 2

Newborns- difference between their cries and others

Positive interest at 6 months in each other

Question 3

When do first friendships develop?

Answer 3

Toddler and pre school phase and at 3-4 years there is atleast 1 friendship

Question 4

Describe how foundations of friendships change

Answer 4

6-8 - based around location and activities

9-10 - shared values and rules

11-12 - understanding and shared interests

Question 5

Describe parallel play

Answer 5

By age 1 baby’s do same activities

Question 6

Describe simple pretend play

Answer 6

But 1 and half babies engage in similar activities

Question 7

Describe Social pretend play

Answer 7

2 -3 years children play pretend roles but without any meaning

Question 8

Complex social pretend play

Answer 8

3-4 years children actively plan their pretend play

Question 9

Describe play at 3 years

Answer 9

Engage in complex dramatic play

Question 10

Play at 4-5 years

Answer 10

Longer play sequences. More negation with rules

Question 11

6 years plays

Answer 11

Peak in pretend play

Question 12

7-8 years play

Answer 12

Big on rules and large groups. Games can last hours

Question 13

Desribe a classic theory of play

Answer 13

Surplus theory- releases excess energy

Question 14

Describe a contemporary theory of play

Answer 14

Psychoanalytic theory- deal with difficult emotions