CFD 1220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Animism, Egocentrism, Cognitive Development
25 Oct 2016
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A type of play in which children act out every day and imaginary activities. Play detaches from the real-life conditions associated with it- their actions imitate adults, and will use only realistic objects. Play becomes less self-centered- children start to recognize that their toys can take on individual roles. Play includes more complex combinations of schemes- children combine schemes with those of peers in sociodramatic play. Sociodramatic play- the make-believe with others that is under way by the end of the second year and that increases rapidly in complexity during early childhood. Helps with children"s cognitive and social skills. Strengthens many cognitive areas: sustains attention, inhibiting impulses, memory, logical reasoning, language and literacy, imagination, creativity, and the ability to reflect on thinking, regulate behavior, and take another"s perspective: example: imaginary friends. Children who create imaginary friends are advanced in understanding other"s viewpoints and emotions, and are more sociable with peers. Ways to enhance make-believe play in early childhood.
