Which following function of play is a major component of play at ...

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Which following function of play is a major component of play at all ages?
 
  a. Creativity
  b. Socialization
  c. Intellectual development
  d. Sensorimotor activity

Question 2

A nurse is planning play activities for school-age children. Which type of a play activity should the nurse plan?
 
  a. Solitary
  b. Parallel
  c. Associative
  d. Cooperative

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Sensorimotor activity is a major component of play at all ages. Active play is essential for muscle development and allows the release of surplus energy. Through sensorimotor play, children explore their physical world by using tactile, auditory, visual, and kinesthetic stimulation. Creativity, socialization, and intellectual development are each functions of play that are major components at different ages.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
School-age children engage in cooperative play where it is organized and interactive. Playing a game is a good example of cooperative play. Solitary play is appropriate for infants, parallel play is an activity appropriate for toddlers, and associative play is an activity appropriate for preschool-age children.