According to Piaget's levels of play, symbolic play is commonly demonstrated by children:
a. at the sensorimotor level of development.
b. in their concrete operational stage.
c. in their preschool age.
d. in middle school.
Question 2Dramatic play settings or props are often secured from yard sales and secondhand stores.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Carrie, age two, picks up a block and pretends she is making a phone call. This is an example of:
a. social bonding.
b. game-based play. c. playing a role.
d. symbolic play.
Question 4There are a limited number of dramatic play center themes possible.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Gwen's second graders put on a skit about a hungry dog who wants a bone. Each time the child playing the dog gets close to the bone, it is moved away. Finally, the dog sits up and begs, and he is given the bone. This is an example of which dramatic elements?
a. timing and mood
b. focus and space
c. symbolization and sound
d. tension and contrast
Question 6If a child is not interacting with his or her peers, the teacher should not interfere but should respect that child's choice to consistently play alone.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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