Question 1

Maslow identified seven categories of basic needs for all students ranked from lowest to highest.What is the name of this arrangement?

Accepted Answer

Maslow's arrangement of basic needs is known as a hierarchy, specifically referred to as Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Question 2

Jones and Jones (2013) created a list of academic needs basic to all students.One of their needs is "Experience Success".Relate this need by Jones and Jones to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs.

Accepted Answer

"Experience Success" relates to Maslow's need for self-worth and self-esteem, as achieving success contributes to an individual's sense of competence and esteem.

Question 3

Brenda Zabel from Westside High School describes how she empowers her students in class.During a project on human histology, students select their own team members.Throughout the project, students have choices and control over their progress.What Academic Needs are being met?

Accepted Answer

By allowing students to select their team members and have control over their progress, Brenda Zabel is meeting the academic need for students to take responsibility for their learning by following their interests and setting goals.

Question 4

Toddlers want to try ideas for themselves and try to control their environment.According to Erikson's Psychosocial Development, what are toddlers trying to achieve?

Accepted Answer

Toddlers are in the stage of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt according to Erikson's Psychosocial Development theory. In this stage, they are trying to achieve autonomy, or independence, as they explore their environment and learn to do things for themselves.

Question 5

According to Jones and Jones, students have the academic need to have positive contact with peers.How does this need relate to Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Erikson's Psychosocial needs?

Accepted Answer

This need relates to Maslow's hierarchy of needs at the level of Love and Belongingness, where individuals seek affection, relationships, and a sense of community. In Erikson's Psychosocial stages, it aligns with Identity vs. Role Confusion, where adolescents explore their identities and seek to fit in with peers, highlighting the importance of positive peer contact for identity formation and social belonging.

Question 6

Older students have more highly developed abilities to think and reason than younger children.Why does this occur?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive development refers to the progression of thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities as individuals grow. Older students have had more time to develop these cognitive skills, which explains why their abilities to think and reason are more advanced compared to younger children.

Question 7

You are looking for a new aquarium and notice many different shapes.You realize the round aquarium and the square aquarium are the same size.What developmental concept have you mastered that lets you come to this conclusion?

Accepted Answer

The correct concept is conservation, which is the understanding that certain properties of objects, such as volume or mass, remain the same even when their shapes or appearances change. This concept is typically mastered during the concrete operational stage of cognitive development, according to Jean Piaget's theory.

Question 8

Sam feels bullied on the school bus each morning.Which one of Maslow's needs is not being met?

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs places safety and security as fundamental needs right after physiological needs. If Sam feels bullied, his need for safety and security is compromised, as he likely does not feel safe in that environment.

Question 9

Troy understands that his grades in school correlate with the college entry requirements.He also knows the probability of getting accepted into college.According to Piaget, what is Troy's stage of Cognitive Development?

Accepted Answer

Troy is in the Formal Operational stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development. This stage, typically beginning around age 12, involves the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and manage problems by hypothesizing and testing solutions. Understanding correlations and probabilities, as Troy does, indicates he can think abstractly and logically, characteristics of the Formal Operational stage.

Question 10

Carey is one year old and playing peek-a-boo with his mom.When she covers her face, Carey thinks his mom has disappeared.What Cognitive Stage does this refer to?

Accepted Answer

Carey is in the Sensorimotor stage, which is the first stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development. This stage occurs from birth to about 2 years of age and is characterized by the understanding of the world through trial and error and senses. The behavior described, thinking his mom has disappeared when she covers her face, is known as object permanence, which develops during this stage.

Question 11

Melanie understands her own feelings but cannot sympathize with her friend's feelings.Her perspective is focused around herself which is normal development during this cognitive stage.According to Piaget, what is Melanie's stage of Cognitive Development?

Accepted Answer

Melanie is in the Preoperational stage of cognitive development according to Piaget. This stage occurs roughly between the ages of 2 and 7. Children in this stage are characterized by egocentrism, meaning they have difficulty seeing situations from perspectives other than their own. While "egocentric" is a term that describes this characteristic, it is not a stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Question 12

How does a teacher increase motivation for learning with students?

Accepted Answer

Creating an atmosphere that meets basic needs, such as safety and belonging, is essential for motivation, as it allows students to focus on learning without distractions.

Question 13

As a high school junior, Greg is looking for acceptance from his peers.He dresses in his baggy pants and shirt even though his mother does not approve.According to Erikson's Psychosocial Development, what Stage of development is Greg?

Accepted Answer

Greg is in the Identity vs. Role Confusion stage of Erikson's Psychosocial Development. This stage typically occurs during adolescence, when individuals are trying to find their own identity and often experiment with different roles, behaviors, and appearances to fit in with their peers. Greg's choice of clothing, despite his mother's disapproval, reflects his attempt to carve out his own identity and gain acceptance from his peers.

Question 14

According to Erikson's Psychosocial Development, how are students motivated?

Accepted Answer

Erikson's theory of psychosocial development posits that individuals are motivated through the successful resolution of crises specific to each stage of development. This process involves navigating and resolving psychosocial challenges or predicaments that are characteristic of each stage, leading to psychological growth and healthier social and emotional development.

Question 15

In order for Melissa to meet her need to know and understand, what type of needs have to be met first?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order for Melissa to meet her...

Question 16

What is one way Glasser's five basic needs and Maslow's needs relate to each other?

Accepted Answer

Both Glasser's and Maslow's theories emphasize the importance of love, acceptance, and belonging as fundamental human needs.

Question 17

Ms.Bigelow provides opportunities for her students to feel successful and values all their contributions.Which one of Maslow's needs does Ms.Bigelow meet?

Accepted Answer

Ms. Bigelow is meeting the need for self-worth and self-esteem by valuing her students' contributions and providing opportunities for them to feel successful. This aligns with Maslow's hierarchy of needs, where self-esteem comes after physiological needs, safety, and love/belonging.

Question 18

What does the Psychosocial Theory address?

Accepted Answer

The Psychosocial Theory, developed by Erik Erikson, focuses on the psychological and social development of individuals across their lifespan, emphasizing the impact of social interactions and experiences on personality development.

Question 19

Brumby Elementary is a Title I school which provides free and reduced breakfast and lunch to its students.According to Maslow, which need is being met by Brumby Elementary?

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs places physiological needs, such as food and water, at the base of the pyramid as the most fundamental human needs. By providing free and reduced breakfast and lunch, Brumby Elementary is meeting its students' physiological needs.

Question 20

How would teaching Algebra to a classroom of first graders impact their learning?

Accepted Answer

Teaching Algebra to first graders may decrease student motivation as the content is too advanced for their developmental stage, potentially leading to frustration and disengagement.

Quiz 3: The Student: Common Needs