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Encyclopedia of Play in Today's Society

Psychological Benefits of Play

It has become increasingly recognized that play is essential for a full, healthy, and creative life. There is even a (U.S.) National Institute for Play, set up to study and promulgate these benefits. Various psychological advantages have been claimed over the years by different ...

—Michael John Apter