Even though the games that children play together may appear to be just a bit of silliness or fun, they are in fact (1)_______ activities that develop valuable and (2) __________ cognitive skills such as creativity and social skills.

A lack of oxygen may ________ brain development in the unborn child.

Studies show that the rigid and intense learning environment of the traditional classroom can ________ the development of certain skills such as creativity and critical thinking.

Adults tend to 'play' in more _________ ways, such sports or board games, where rules are utilized.

Children still need some __________ learning though, as well as 'free' play.

The researchers __________ a range of tests to see which group would perform the highest.

The study was __________ in Schools right across the country.

The government needs to _________ the amount of fast food advertising that people are exposed to.

Parents should _______ how much time their children spend on screens daily.

Both children and adults can often react (1)___________ when in stressful situations, whether from emotional outbursts or harmful behaviors such as binge drinking or eating.

An increasing number of psychologists are suggesting that modern life is becoming overwhelmingly stressful for many workers, and ____________ harmful behaviors such as excessive alcohol or cigarette use are on the rise.

In England, most children start the new academic year on a __________ date in September. However, this year could see a different start-date due to covid-19.

The teacher used a more ________ approach to motivate the children to learn, through gamifying the lessons, even with the more complex concepts she was teaching them.

There are ________ differences between the two paintings. At first sight, they are quite difficult to recognize.