12 Questions
Who is considered the 'Father of American psychology'?
William James
Where did G. Stanley Hall go to study after completing his doctorate at Harvard University?
Germany
What is G. Stanley Hall known as the father of?
Child-centered education
What is the basis of the fundamental technique of child study established by G. Stanley Hall?
Observation
Who inspired G. Stanley Hall's research work?
Charles Darwin
What is G. Stanley Hall's theory on development?
It depends on genetics
What was Hall's main goal for children?
To liberate them from the primitive facets of evolution
What is the phrase that refers to the evolutionary history of an individual or a group?
Ontology recapitulates phylogeny
What was the significance of Hall's approach to studying childhood?
It was the first to study children at different periods of life
Who is considered to be the initiator of the 'child-centered' method to education?
G. Stanley Hall
What was the weakness of Hall's method of gathering data about children?
The teachers were not skilled in observation procedures
Who continued Hall's work on developmentally appropriate practice?
Arnold Gesell and his supporters
Learn about the life and contributions of G. Stanley Hall, a pioneer in American psychology who studied with William James and Wilhelm Wundt. Explore his work on children's development and education.
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