The Nursery School Movement of the 1920s

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nursery school movement of the 1920s

• A)came about partly as a result of the growth of the field of psychology.
• B)intended to remove children's education from families.
• C)emphasized father involvement.
• D)occurred to provide quality care for children as mothers entered the work force.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Changes

Adjustments in the autonomic nervous system that regulate bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.

James-Lange Theory

The James-Lange Theory proposes that emotional experiences result from our interpretations of bodily reactions to stimuli, suggesting that we feel sad because we cry, angry because we strike, or afraid because we tremble.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which can induce physiological responses such as increased heart rate or sweating.

Actions

The process or state of acting or being active, often referring to physical movements or behaviors by an individual or group.