Table 1. Behavior Mapping Definitions- Social Interaction

 

 

Social Interaction

 

SP

Solitary Play– plays alone no reference to others

PP

Parallel Play– alongside others, uses available materials, no influence on other children

AP

Associated Play – plays with others engaged in similar activity. Communication and materials exchanged no overall goal to activity

CP

Co-operative Play– group of children organize themselves with a specific goal in mind- i.e., team game, drama

TP

Two people

SG

Small group (3-6 approx.)

LG

Large group (7+ children)