It has been demonstrated (Hughes 1978) that exploration is a constrained behaviour
category relative to play. A hierarchical cluster analysis of behavioural events
during exploration and play reveals the within-element organisation of these
categories. It is argued that the hierarchical structures support the conclusions of
the earlier paper and provide an economic illustration of the juxtaposition of
behavioural elements during exploration and play.
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