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What does our hunter-gatherer past have to do with play in the modern world?

It helps us understand that humans are happier when connected to small, caring groups.  Play is a great tool for developing such groups.

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The networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively.

Social Capital

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What did we learn from the study where babies watched stuffed animals choose between a bowl of Graham Crackers and a bowl of Cheerios?

Humans seem to have an innate in-group bias.  It often bothers us to see people from other groups be successful, and we often like to see people from other groups "lose" in some way.

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Who said this catch phrase?

Did I do thaaaat

Steve Urkel from Family Matters


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According to Brown, how does 'Rough & Tumble' play build form a child's identity?

By helping the child find their role and place in a group.

(What do I have to offer others?  What help do I need from others?)

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Play that involves a variety of interactions with a variety of people from a variety of demographic groups.

Multiple Contact Social Play

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Why do recreation centers throughout the USA keep indoor basketball courts open extra late on Friday and Saturday nights?

To provide a safe, productive activity for young people that might otherwise get into trouble during those hours.  This builds social capital and reduces crime.

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Name this jam

Let's Dance by David Bowie


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Surprise!  More 80s stuff...

Name this hit 1987 Vampire movie

The Lost Boys

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A subculture composed of fans characterized by a feeling of camaraderie with others who share a common interest.

Fandom

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Describe the different approaches taken by Romanian and Hungarian orphanages during times of crowding and explain what the results tell us.

The Romanian orphanages focused on meeting kids' basic needs, while Hungarian orphanages focused on intergenerational contact for the kids with Multiple Contact Social Play enrichment.

The Hungarian kids grew up to be more successful adults in terms of careers, marriage, and crime rates.

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What are the pilot call names of these two iconic characters in the 1983 hit, Top Gun?

Maverick and Goose