In the 1920s,"behavioral" Psychologists Argued

question 44

Multiple Choice

In the 1920s,"behavioral" psychologists argued

• A) maternal affection was sufficient for successful child-rearing.
• B) mothers who sent their children to nursery school and kindergarten hurt their development.
• C) mothers should rely on trained experts for advice in raising children.
• D) women had an instinctive capacity for being mothers.
• E) midwives rather than doctors should aid in childbirth, for the emotional health of the child.

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