Jerome Bruner described play as
◦ a less risky situation for learning without fear of failure and a time when children can try combinations of behavior without pressure or anxiety.
◦ a time to shy away from interacting with others because of fear of failure and anxiety.
◦ a very risky situation where children feel pressure and anxiety when testing out combinations of behavior.
◦ an unimportant experience given to children by adults who wish to keep children busy.