Discussion Post: Play in Childhood
In Applied Human Behavior in the Social Environment, review:
a) Chapter 8, "Social Influences on Human Behavior," pages 147-168.
b) Chapter 11, "Major Life Phases Influencing Human Behavior: Childhood," pages 220-238.
• Why is play so important to the development of children? Give some examples of the benefits of play, supported by references to your texts.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.