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Play and Theories of Play: A Review of the Literature.
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Takhvar, Mehri – Early Child Development and Care, 1988
Reviews the literature concerning play theories. Classifies play theories into three categories: classical theories, early twentieth century theories, and recent theories. Theories discussed include psychoanalytic, cognitive development, arousal, communication, and adaptive plasticity. (RJC)
Descriptors: Arousal Patterns, Behavior Theories, Cognitive Development, Definitions