APA Dictionary of Psychology

participation

Updated on 04/19/2018
n.
  1. taking part in an activity, usually one that involves others in a joint endeavor.
  2. the interaction of two or more systems that mutually influence each other.
  3. in Piagetian theory, the tendency of children to confuse their wishes, fantasies, or dreams with reality. —participate vb.
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