Brandon, a 4-year-old boy, watches other children play, talks to other children, and makes suggestions about their games. However, he does not enter into the play. In the context of Parten's categories of social and nonsocial play, which of the following types of play is described in this scenario?

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Onlooker behavior is characterized by a child observing other children play without directly participating, which aligns with Brandon's actions of watching, talking, and making suggestions without entering into the play himself.

Brandon, a 4-Year-Old Boy, Watches Other Children Play, Talks to Other