The Biological Imperative of Play: Form and Function in Primates and Other Animals

The Biological Imperative of Play: Form and Function in Primates and Other Animals

This presentation underscores the importance of play and outlines a theory of play in terms of ego-psychology and a broadly defined concept of culture. Play is described as the royal road to the collective ego called "culture." At the same time play also enables aspects and parts of cultur...

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Main Author: Piers, Maria W
Format: Paper
Language:English
Published: 01-04-1979
Subjects:
Attachment Behavior
Culture
Mothers
Opinions
Parent Child Relationship
Parent Role
Psychology
Speeches
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Summary:This presentation underscores the importance of play and outlines a theory of play in terms of ego-psychology and a broadly defined concept of culture. Play is described as the royal road to the collective ego called "culture." At the same time play also enables aspects and parts of culture to be changed. While children should be encouraged to learn through playfulness (curiosity, spontaneity and hands-on involvement with fascinating objects and materials), such playfulness can come about only if the player is given both leeway and limits. The importance of a mother's playful interaction with her child is emphasized. (Author/RH)
Bibliography:Paper presented at the National Conference on the Vital Role of Play in Learning, Development and Survival (1st, April, 1979)