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social science subjects > psychology > developmental psychology > emotional and social development > childhood play

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childhood play  

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  • Play includes a number of activities throughout the life span but is primarily defined in terms of the cognitively enriching and personally enjoyable activities that occur from infancy through childhood. This entry focuses on independent and social play activities, their developmental progression, as well as other related concepts. [Source: Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science; Play, Childhood]

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