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Peer reviewedMesser, David J. – Developmental Psychology, 1987
Examines the relations of levels of task engagement to investigation and visual attention in data from 30-month-old children. Finds significant correlations between task and other mastery behavior. Postulates task engagement as valid assessment of mastery behavior. Suggests the motivation for young children's play is acquisition and mastery of…
Descriptors: Attention, Developmental Tasks, Mastery Learning, Play
Peer reviewedFlavell, John H.; And Others – Developmental Psychology, 1987
Tested the hypothesis that understanding of the pretend-real distinction develops earlier than understanding of the theoretically related apparent-real distinction. Found 3-year-old children consistently performed better on pretend-real tasks than on apparent-real tasks, even when the tasks were identical except for the distinction tested. (SKC)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages, Developmental Tasks, Pretend Play
