Flashcard Set on Gioco

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What is the definition of 'gioco' in Italian?

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In Italian, 'gioco' refers to recreational activities that are competitive and characterized by clearly defined objectives and rules.

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How does sociology view the concept of play?

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Sociologically, play is seen as a moment of encounter and socialization, defined by Roger Caillois as free, separate, uncertain, unproductive, regulated, and fictitious.

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What are the four categories of games proposed by Roger Caillois?

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1. Games of competition (agon) 2. Games of chance (alea) 3. Mimicry games (simulacro) 4. Games of vertigo (ilinx)

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What role does play have in child development according to psychology?

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Play is crucial for psychological development and personality formation in children, helping them to overcome fears and develop social skills.

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Who was the first psychologist to study play and what did he find?

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Sigmund Freud was the first to study play, finding that boys imitate their fathers and girls seek authority through play.

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What is the significance of play in the context of childhood education?

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Play is considered a primary tool for growth and development in children, facilitating motor, intellectual, social, and emotional skills.

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What are some types of children's games based on objects?

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1. Sensory-motor games 2. Construction games 3. Skill games 4. Imitative games 5. Representational games 6. Compensatory games 7. Functional games 8. Imaginative games 9. Acquisition games.

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What are the three types of games based on the subject involved?

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1. Solitary games 2. Guided games 3. Free games.

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What is the impact of free play on children's social skills?

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Free play allows children to choose their companions and rules, fostering social skills and respect for others' ideas.

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What does Johan Huizinga argue about the relationship between play and culture?

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Huizinga argues that culture, in its original phases, carries the character of play, suggesting a fundamental connection between the two.