Toy ... The origin of toys is prehistoric; dolls representing infants, animals, and soldiers, as well as representations of tools used by adults are readily found at archaeological sites... The young use toys and play to discover their identity, help their bodies grow strong, learn cause and effect, explore relationships, and practice skills they will need as adults... Adults use toys and play to form and strengthen social bonds, teach, remember and reinforce lessons from their youth, discover their identity, exercise their minds and bodies, explore relationships, practice skills, and decorate their living spaces...
Puzzle ... Solutions to puzzles may require recognizing patterns and creating a particular order. People with a high inductive reasoning aptitude may be better at solving these puzzles than others...
Play (activity) ... Many of the most prominent researchers in the field of psychology (including Jean Piaget, William James, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung and Lev Vygotsky) have viewed play as endemic to the human species; indeed, the attributes projected upon an imaginary friend by children are key to understanding the construction of human spirituality and its pantheon (s) of deification (and demonization). Play is often interpreted as frivolous; yet the player can be intently focused on his or her objective, particularly when play is structured and goal-oriented, as in a game...
Toy Safety ... In Europe toys must meet the criteria set by the EC Toy Safety Directive (essentially that a toy be safe, which may be addressed by testing to European Standard EN71) in order for them to carry the CE mark... this label is sometimes mandated by the CPSC, especially for toys which may present a choking hazard for children under three years of age... United States regulations In August 2008, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act was passed, which restricts the amount of lead and phthalates that may be contained in children's toys (ages 12 and under)...
Cat Play And Toys ... Cats often play with toys that behave more like fearful prey trying to escape than toys that mimic a more confrontational prey... With most cats, it is wise to keep playthings at least 20 cm (8") away from fingers or eyes, and avoid encouraging a cat to eat inedible toys...