The Effects of Play on Convergent and Divergent Problem Solving.

Pepler, Debra J.; Ross, Hildy S.

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Publication Date: 1981-Dec

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The Effects of Play on Convergent and Divergent Problem Solving.

Pepler, Debra J.; Ross, Hildy S.

Child Development, v52 n4 p1202-10 Dec 1981

Two experiments were conducted to examine behaviors that characterize play with convergent and divergent materials and the effects of play on convergent and divergent problem solving among 64 3- and 4-year-olds. (Author/RH)

Descriptors: Convergent Thinking, Divergent Thinking, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries, Manipulative Materials, Play, Preschool Children, Problem Solving

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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