At preschool, 4-year-old Maverick rarely joins his peers in play. Instead, he tends to carefully observe his classmates as they transition from one play center to the next. According to Mildred Parten, Maverick is engaged in _____ play.

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Maverick's behavior of watching his peers play instead of actively participating is characteristic of onlooker play as described by Mildred Parten.

At Preschool, 4-Year-Old Maverick Rarely Joins His Peers in Play