Akiva sees a group of three boys playing next to him in class. He does not attempt to join them but simply watches them. According to Mildred Parten, Akiva is involved in _____.

A) onlooker play
B) solitary play
C) formal play
D) associative play

Mildred Parten

A researcher known for her work on the social development and play stages of children, categorizing the ways in which children play as they grow.

Onlooker Play

A stage of play where a child watches others play but does not engage directly, serving as a form of learning social cues and interactions.

Formal Play

Structured play activities that are governed by rules and often involve goals or objectives, contrasting with spontaneous or free play.