Theories of play Flashcards
The theory of Play as legacy from the past states that _________________
Each generation repeats the work of prior generations in a developmental sequence
Groos’ theory Play as preparation suggests that
Play prepares children for the skills and abilities they would need in adult life.
Piaget’s and the theory that play is to develop cognition suggests that
Play allows children to develop and integrate new skills. Play expresses or reflects children’s learning
Freud and others who proposed the theory that play is to develop emotional well-being, believe that
Play allows children to make sense of feelings, gain a sense of control, work through loss or grief, and deal with anger in an acceptable fashion
The theory of play to burn off or restore energy suggests that
Play emerged in individuals and animals that had more energy than they needed for basic survival and therefore, played to “blow off steam.”
The theory of play to be engaged states that
Play arises to seek arousal when one is not adequately stimulated by the environment.
Children gain competence and satisfaction through play. Children gain pleasure from the ability to do something.
The theory of testing motor competence and exercise suggests that ________
Play is a mechanism of managing development so as to provide feedback on one’s current level of ability. Play provides exercise for motor skills.
The theory that play is about building social competence is
based on animal play. Animal play is for learning the local environment, the members of the social group, and the local culture; it allows animals to learn fairness and social morality.
Recent theories of play based in animal research suggest that
Play is important because it is believed to change the brain and promote creativity, problem solving and ability to deal with novelty.
