Key words: Social development

Question 1

Define solo play

Answer 1

Solo play (0-2 years)
Provides infants with a variety of learning opportunities and the chance to explore the environment at their own pace. It helps infants to focus their attention, become self-reliant and increase self-esteem.

Question 2

Define parallel play

Answer 2

Parallel play (2-3 years)
Playing alongside each other rather than with each other, they have not yet developed the sharing and turn-taking skills. They do show interest in what other children are doing.

Question 3

Define cooperative play

Answer 3

Cooperative play (3+)
Children begin to widen their social network group and form relationships with their peers and other adults. Children have become more cooperative in their play helped by their language development.

Question 4

Define informal relationships

Answer 4

These develop within families and significant people in individuals lives. They promote a positive self-concept that prepares adolescents and adults for developing intimate relationships that show mutual respect.

Question 5

Define formal relationships

Answer 5

These develop between people who are not related or friends e.g between colleagues or teachers. Do not involve emotional attachments. Children who have positive relationships with family and others are likely to be successful in developing effective formal relationships.

Question 6

Define peer pressure

Answer 6

Peer pressure play an important role in adolescence and begin to have a greater influence on values, views and opinions. Peer pressure can be challenging for teenagers and their families, for example encouraging risky behaviour.