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Sam Glucksberg - Teachers Make a Difference - Larry Plotkin & Daniel Lehrman

Sam Glucksberg - Teachers Make a Difference - Larry Plotkin & Daniel Lehrman

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The speaker shares their journey from a physics major to studying behavior, influenced by two teachers, Larry Plotkin and Daniel Airmen. They discuss the importance of understanding true motivations behind actions, using the example of a pigeon sitting on eggs not to warm them, but to cool its breast. The key takeaway is that motivations cannot be imposed externally; they must be understood from the perspective of the individual or animal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary influence of Larry Plotkin on the speaker?

He encouraged the speaker to pursue original research.

He discouraged the speaker from studying physics.

He inspired the speaker to become a teacher.

He taught the speaker advanced mathematical concepts.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the speaker decide not to continue with a physics major?

They wanted to focus on biology.

They lacked sufficient mathematical skills.

They were more interested in chemistry.

They found physics too easy.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the speaker learn from Daniel Airmen?

How to conduct original research.

How to understand the deeper motivations behind behavior.

How to improve mathematical skills.

How to teach physics effectively.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common misconception about why pigeons sit on their eggs?

They sit to protect the eggs from predators.

They sit to keep the eggs warm for hatching.

They sit to hide the eggs from other pigeons.

They sit to teach their young how to fly.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what is the true reason pigeons sit on their eggs?

To incubate the eggs faster.

To protect the eggs from rain.

To cool their brood patch.

To keep the eggs warm.

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