Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Existential

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning the existential curriculum?

• A) Existentialists believe that the great thinkers of the past had their own ways of considering life and the natural world; as such, they developed their own conclusions. Today, students need to find their own ways of thinking about these issues and make up their own minds. That is why the existential curriculum is heavily geared towards the humanities.
• B) Existentialists believe that vocational education is a method of teaching students about themselves and enabling them to recognize their own potential.
• C) Existentialists believe that literature, especially biography, has important meaning in the classroom.
• D) Existentialists believe that drama and films provide ample material illuminating the human condition and because these media recreate authors' experiences, thoughts, and emotions, they illustrate conditions in which individuals make choices.
• E) All are correct
• F) None are correct

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Definitions:

Open

Susceptible to new experiences, ideas, or suggestions without immediate judgment or resistance.

Spontaneous

Occurring naturally, without being planned in advance or prompted by external influences.

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A theory in psychology which asserts that psychological issues stem from unconscious conflicts rooted in childhood experiences.

Unconscious Conflict

Psychological struggles within the unconscious mind, often stemming from repressed thoughts or feelings, that can influence behavior and emotions.