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Helena is now a 3½-year-old girl with two older brothers. She prefers solitary play but has an active imagination for playing make believe with her friend, Olivia (age 4) who likes to take control and can sometimes be mean. Jordan (age 5½) likes to play with Zach (age 4½), but Zach always ends up getting hurt because Jordan is aggressive and plays too rough. Audrey (age 3) runs to his rescue.
Based on the assigned reading and the scenario described above, why is “play” so important to psychosocial development? Describe a real or hypothetical example of how play can increase or inhibit prosocial behavior in young children. State the age and gender of the children involved in your example. Describe, as well, why cultural elements play a major role in play and development.
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Running head: PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Psychosocial Development
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PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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Psychosocial Development
The essay will discuss the importance of play in the psychosocial development of
children. It will also describe a hypothetical example of how play can increase or inhibit
prosocial behavior in young children. Finally, the paper will explain the significance of
cultural elements in play and development.
Psychosocial developmen...
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