Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Practice Examination

Which of the following is NOT a category of sociodramatic play?

1. Nonsocial activity

2. Cooperative Play

3. Imitative Play

4. Parallel play

The correct answer is: Imitative Play

Sociodramatic play is a form of play that involves role-playing and acting out scenarios, typically seen in children as they explore social roles and relationships. The categories of sociodramatic play include cooperative play, which involves children working together to create and act out stories, and parallel play, where children play alongside each other but do not directly interact. Nonsocial activity refers to solitary play where children are engaged in activities without any form of social interaction. Imitative play, while it does involve mimicry and role-playing, is more about imitating actions rather than collaborating or co-constructing narratives with others. It plays a meaningful role in child development but does not fit under the specific umbrella of sociodramatic play, which emphasizes interaction and shared experiences in the context of exploring social dynamics. This distinction is important, as recognizing the collaborative aspect of sociodramatic play helps in understanding how children develop social skills through interactive and imaginative scenarios.