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Play studies

the classic view that young animals play in order to practice skills they will need as adults.

In play studies, practice theory of play refers to the classic view that young animals play in order to practice skills they will need as adults. This meaning comes from Groos (1896/1898) in The play of animals.[1]

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Groos, K. (1898). The play of animals. D. Appleton. (Original work published 1896) https://doi.org/10.5962/bhl.title.24875

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