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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > social relations in childhood and adolescence > play fighting
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > social relations in childhood and adolescence > play fighting
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > social relations in childhood and adolescence > play fighting

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play fighting  

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  • Play is a common feature of many young mammals, including humans. Although difficult to define objectively, play is readily recognized by observers and has several consistent features: It is engaged in voluntarily, has no obvious utilitarian value, and appears to be enjoyable to the participants. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Play Fighting]

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