Suppose you observe two children, sitting together and occasionally looking at each other, but not really interacting. Each is playing with her own toy. This type of play is called:
A) symbolic play
B) parallel play
C) oppositional play
D) independent play

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Parallel play refers to the play typically engaged in by 2-year-olds, which is characterized by each child playing independently, although in proximity to each other.

Suppose You Observe Two Children, Sitting Together and Occasionally Looking