A noticeable difference in the game playing of children in middle childhood compared with that of the preschool years is the:

A) playing of games based upon rules.
B) marked increase in fantasy role play.
C) marked decrease in fantasy role play.
D) following of social rules consistent with fantasy roles.

Middle Childhood

A developmental stage that typically refers to children aged between 6 to 12 years, where significant cognitive, emotional, and social growth occurs.

Fantasy Role Play

A type of play in which children imagine and act out various roles, characters, or scenarios, often involving imaginative, make-believe elements.

Preschool Years

This term describes the early childhood period, typically between the ages of 3 to 5 years, characterized by rapid growth in language, cognitive, and social skills.