The Evolution of Parenting and Affection in Psychology

The Evolution of Parenting and Affection in Psychology

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Emma Peterson

Science, History, Education, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video explores historical perspectives on parenting, focusing on the early 20th-century belief that affection was harmful. John Watson's conditioning theory suggested that motherly affection could damage a child's future. Harry Harlow challenged these ideas with experiments on monkeys, demonstrating the importance of love and touch for emotional development. Despite initial resistance, Harlow's work led to a paradigm shift in understanding attachment, though it also raised ethical concerns about animal treatment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the prevailing belief about motherly affection in the early 20th century?

It was encouraged by all psychologists.

It was irrelevant to a child's growth.

It was considered a dangerous instrument.

It was essential for child development.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which psychologist was known for advocating the conditioning of babies?

Sigmund Freud

Ivan Pavlov

John Watson

Harry Harlow

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major criticism of Watson's theories?

They lacked scientific proof.

They were too affectionate.

They ignored the role of fathers.

They were too focused on love.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Harlow's experiments with monkeys primarily demonstrate?

Monkeys prefer food over comfort.

Isolation has no effect on behavior.

Monkeys can be conditioned like dogs.

Touch and affection are crucial for development.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Harlow's experiments, what did the baby monkeys do when frightened?

Collapsed in fear regardless of the mother.

Ran to the wire mother for protection.

Ignored both surrogate mothers.

Sought comfort from the cloth mother.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How did the scientific community initially react to Harlow's findings?

They immediately accepted them.

They ignored the findings completely.

They were horrified by the use of 'love'.

They praised the ethical standards.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the ethical concerns raised by Harlow's experiments?

The absence of control groups.

The trauma inflicted on monkeys.

The lack of scientific rigor.

The use of human subjects.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What shift did Harlow's work inspire in the field of psychology?

A return to traditional parenting roles.

A focus on conditioning over affection.

A recognition of the importance of love.

A dismissal of emotional connections.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key takeaway from the post-Harlow generation regarding relationships?

Fearlessness is unrelated to love.

Love is an optional part of relationships.

Affection is irrelevant to secure attachments.

Love is essential for secure attachments.

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Harlow's work contribute to the animal rights movement?

By promoting the use of animals in research.

By ignoring the welfare of research subjects.

By highlighting the ethical treatment of animals.

By advocating for more animal experiments.

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