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EJ593718 PS529716
Title: Play and Divergent Problem Solving: Evidence Supporting a Reciprocal Relationship.Author(s): Wyver, Shirley R.; Spence, Susan H.
Source: Early Education and Development, v10 n4 p419-44 Oct 1999
Publication Date: 1999
ISSN: 1040-9289
Language: English
Document Type: Journal articles (080); Reports--Research (143)
Journal Announcement: CIJAPR2000
Three studies
examined the relationship between specific forms of preschoolers'
social and pretend play and divergent/convergent problem solving.
Naturalistic and experimental designs were used to provide clearer
account of relationship and to challenge assumption of single direction
of influence. Results support complex reciprocal causality model
in which development of divergent problem solving facilitates development
of play skills and vice versa. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Causal Models; Convergent Thinking; *Divergent Thinking;
Early Childhood Education; Models; *Play; *Pretend Play; *Problem
Solving; Thinking Skills; *Young
Children
