EDHD 411 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Lev Vygotsky, Functional Fixedness, Norm (Social)
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Play is close to universal among (at least) large mammals: research now that says potentially with small mammals as well (mice, etc. ) Referencing play; fun, enjoyable, doesn"t serve a certain function not mating, not trying to get food, not inherently learning: so common amongst so many species, must be some reason for it, must be some evolutionary advantage. Why do we play: allows to explore curiosity (cause/effect, trial & error) Such is play in its beginnings, the converse and complement of imitation . The imaginary situation of any form of play already contains rules of behavior, although it may not be a game with formulated rules laid down in advance. The child imagines himself to be the mother and the doll to be the child, so he must obey the rules of maternal behavior. Wednesday, february 22, 2017: play as practice. In play (especially pretend play) mental representations guide actions.