Levin and Her Colleagues' Study in Which Children Walked in a Circular

question 45

Multiple Choice

Levin and her colleagues' study in which children walked in a circular motion while holding onto a 7-foot metal bar on a pivot demonstrated which of the following?

• A)Lecturing to children is not an effective strategy to get them to learn difficult concepts.
• B)Some concepts are too abstract for young children to comprehend.
• C)Children can learn concepts beyond what is considered age-appropriate by actively experiencing the concepts.
• D)Children are not able to conserve length until age 8.

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Definitions:

Content Theories

Theories in psychology that focus on understanding the specific factors that motivate individuals.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, such as perception, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Content Theories

Theories that explain the specific factors motivating individuals at work, focusing on the content of what motivates individuals.

Abraham Maslow

An American psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs.