social development through lifestages

Question 1

why is play an important way for improved social skills

Answer 1

• learn and practice basic social skills
• develop a sense of self, interact with other children

Question 2

what the stages of play piaget discussed

Answer 2

solo (solitary) play= provides learning opportunities and learn environment at own pace.
allows infants/ children to learn mistakes and increase self- esteem.

Question 3

what is parrallel play in terms of social development

Answer 3

= 2-3 alongside others, don’t share or take turns, engrossed with their own things.
they don’t interact with others they do show interest in what others are doing
= like to be in presence of other children and adults

Question 4

what is co-operative play in terms of social development

Answer 4

= between 3-8 yrs, develop wider network and form relationships, more co-operative in play helps language development
= at age 7, there are established friends, refer to one as a best friend.
- essential communicating skills

Question 5

what are social benefits of having friendships

Answer 5

> good friends= no fear or peer- pressure
able to talk and communicate
able to form strong relationships
better insight on different cultures and opinions

Question 6

why do friendships take a back seat when people get older

Answer 6

• people get married, have children which is the front of peoples lives

Question 7

what is peer pressure

Answer 7

–> influence members of a peer group can have on an individual

Question 8

how can social development effect adolesence

Answer 8

• adolesence first opportunity to form social friendships and have more independence
• many other people can have an effect on a person, creating peer pressure
• effecting family life, self esteem, social interactions