Play Development Quiz

What is parallel play?

What is the main characteristic of cooperative play?

• Playing alone

• Playing together with defined rules and goals

• Watching other children play

Which stage of play involves observing and asking questions about other children's play?

• Onlooker play

• Cooperative play

• Associative play

What is the main characteristic of solitary play?

• Playing alone

• Playing with other children

• Watching other children play

At what age does unoccupied play occur?

• 0-2 years

• 4-6 years

• 2-4 years

At what age does associative play typically occur?

• 2-4 years

• 0-2 years

• 4-6 years

At what stage do children begin to play together without specific rules?

• Associative play

• Cooperative play

• Solitary play

Why do children usually not reach the cooperative play stage until they are older?

• Because they lack organizational skills and social maturity

• Because they prefer to play alone

• Because they are not interested in playing with others

Why is 'cooperative play' important?

• It helps children learn to work together.

• It teaches children to play alone.

• It's not really important.

What is 'parallel play'?

• Children playing separately but close to each other

• Children watching others play without joining

• Children playing in groups with rules