Two 3-year-old clients are playing together in a hospital playroom. One is working on a puzzle, while the other is stacking blocks. Which type of play are these children participating in based on this scenario?
1. Cooperative play
2. Solitary play
3. Parallel play
4. Associative play
3
Explanation:
1. Cooperative play is when children demonstrate the ability to cooperate with others and to play a part in order to contribute to a unified whole. The school-age child participates in cooperative play.
2. Solitary play is when a child plays alone. Infants' play style is described as solitary.
3. Parallel play is when two or more children play together, each engaging in his or her own activities.
4. Associative play is characterized by children interacting in groups and participating in similar activities. Preschoolers' play style is associative.
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