Question 1

In the Epilogue, the author's discussion of difficult instruction&#10;A) draws on the ideas of Werner&#10;B) draws on the ideas of Rousseau&#10;C) suggests how we can raise the bar&#10;D) suggests more time is needed in outdoor nature

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Maslow's phenomenological bent places him closest to&#10;A) Piaget&#10;B) Schachtel&#10;C) Gesell&#10;D) Rousseau

Accepted Answer

Maslow's focus on the subjective experiences and individual perspectives in his theory of human motivation aligns him closely with the phenomenological approach of Schachtel. Piaget's cognitive development theory is distinct from Maslow's motivation theory, while Gesell and Rousseau are more associated with developmental and educational theories than with Maslow's psychological perspective.

Question 3

In the Epilogue, the author's main objection to standardized testing centers on&#10;A) lack of preparation time&#10;B) the effects on love of learning&#10;C) well-documented test biases&#10;D) time away from nature studies

Accepted Answer

Throughout the Epilogue, the author argues that standardized testing has a negative impact on students' love of learning and their overall educational experience. The author believes that teaching to the test and the emphasis on high scores detract from the joy of exploration and discovery in education.

Question 4

Which theory is least like Maslow's? The theory of&#10;A) Rousseau&#10;B) Piaget&#10;C) Schachtel&#10;D) Bandura

Accepted Answer

Bandura's Social Learning Theory, which emphasizes learning through observation and modeling, is the least like Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which focuses on fulfilling innate human needs in a hierarchical order.

Question 5

One could characterize aspects of Maslow's thinking as&#10;A) Romantic&#10;B) Taoistic&#10;C) anti-socialization&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Maslow's thinking can be characterized as Romantic in its emphasis on individual potential and self-actualization, Taoistic in its appreciation for balance and natural order, and anti-socialization to the extent that it critiques the role of societal norms in limiting individual growth.

Question 6

The Epilogue asserts that computers&#10;A) are best used for higher-order thinking&#10;B) take time away from sensory development&#10;C) rob children of their independence&#10;D) all of the above

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The answer of The Epilogue asserts that computers&#10;A) are best...

Question 7

The Epilogue argues that children need more opportunities&#10;A) in the arts&#10;B) for play&#10;C) to explore nature&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The Epilogue mentions the importance of opportunities for children in the arts, for play, and to explore nature. Therefore, the correct answer is D, all of the above.

Question 8

Who among the following sees no value in regression to childlike thinking?&#10;A) Werner&#10;B) Kohlberg&#10;C) Maslow&#10;D) some psychoanalysts

Accepted Answer

Kohlberg sees no value in regression to childlike thinking as he believes that development involves moving beyond childhood thinking into more complex and mature ways of thinking.

Question 9

Maslow said psychology should give more attention to thinking that is&#10;A) goal directed&#10;B) objective and detached&#10;C) computer-based&#10;D) fresh and na&#239;ve

Accepted Answer

Maslow emphasized the importance of fresh and naïve thinking, which aligns with his humanistic approach that values creativity, spontaneity, and a child-like sense of wonder.

Question 10

Maslow found that self-actualizers, compared to most people, are&#10;A) free from pressures to conform&#10;B) rebellious against social conventions&#10;C) intellectual&#10;D) motivated by a hierarchy of needs

Accepted Answer

Maslow observed that self-actualizing individuals do not feel constrained by society's expectations or social norms. They are often independent thinkers who are less concerned about fitting in or conforming to societal pressures.

Question 11

Maslow's faith in the positive nature of intrinsic growth forces is similar to the position of&#10;A) Rousseau&#10;B) Jung&#10;C) Bettellheim&#10;D) all of the above

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The answer of Maslow's faith in the positive nature of...

Question 12

The text says that individual differences in children's abilities&#10;A) has been a focus of the developmentalist tradition&#10;B) has not been a focus of the developmentalist tradition&#10;C) is found in the work of Maslow and many of his followers&#10;D) characterizes many but not all in the developmentalist tradition&#10;Epilogue: A Developmental Perspective on the Standards Movement

Accepted Answer

The answer of The text says that individual differences in...

Question 13

When Maslow said babies have a biological wisdom, he echoed&#10;A) Piaget&#10;B) Gesell&#10;C) Werner&#10;D) J. B. Watson

Accepted Answer

The answer of When Maslow said babies have a biological...

Question 14

Humanistic psychologists believe that the recent cognitive science movement&#10;A) has finally brought Piaget to the forefront&#10;B) supports behaviorism&#10;C) gives a one-sided picture of humans&#10;D) all of the above

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The answer of Humanistic psychologists believe that the recent cognitive...

Question 15

In the Epilogue, the textbook author argues that clear and high goals for our children's future&#10;A) need broader community support&#10;B) need to be tied to rigorous tests&#10;C) must be better defined for use in empirical research&#10;D) divert us from the special strengths of childhood

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Epilogue, the textbook author argues...

Deck 18: Conclusion: Humanistic Psychology and Developmental Theory