Nonsocial Play in Preschoolers: Necessarily Evil?.

Rubin, Kenneth H.

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Publication Date: 1982-Jun

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Nonsocial Play in Preschoolers: Necessarily Evil?

Rubin, Kenneth H.

Child Development, v53 n3 p651-57 Jun 1982

Examines the social, cognitive, and social-cognitive correlates of nonsocial play in 122 four-year-olds observed for 20 minutes during free play. Subjects were given a role-taking test and tests of social and impersonal problem-solving skills. Sociometric popularity and social competence, as rated by teachers, were also assessed. (Author/RH)

Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Competence, Perspective Taking, Play, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Pretend Play, Problem Solving, Social Adjustment

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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