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What important theory did Kurt Lewin formulate during his research at MIT?

Humanistic Theory

Cognitive Theory

Field Theory (correct)

Behaviorist Theory

What major contribution is Kurt Lewin known for in the field of psychology?

Psychoanalysis

Cognitive Development

Classical Conditioning

Group Dynamics (correct)

What major event interrupted Kurt Lewin's academic career before he returned to teaching?

World War II

World War I (correct)

German Revolution

Migration to the USA

Which research method did Kurt Lewin undertake that emphasizes practical application in group settings?

Action Research Signup and view all the answers

What role did Kurt Lewin take on at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1944?

Director of the Research Center for Group Dynamics Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Kurt Lewin emigrate to the United States?

1932 Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of psychology did Kurt Lewin particularly focus on during his career?

The motivation of individuals and groups Signup and view all the answers

What prediction did Kurt Lewin make about the future importance of social settings?

Understanding group dynamics would be crucial for creating a better world. Signup and view all the answers

Which element is NOT considered a process element in group dynamics?

Task Completion Signup and view all the answers

What behavior might an individual display in response to group disapproval?

Avoidance behavior Signup and view all the answers

What dual function does the group serve according to the research collaboration mentioned?

Individual growth and social change facilitation Signup and view all the answers

What might influence an individual's approach behavior towards a group?

The group’s attractiveness and characteristics Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what is a characteristic of roles in group dynamics?

Roles are flexible and can change Signup and view all the answers

What type of group dynamics does the content specifically mention?

Interactions in small groups Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was associated with the research and development of adult education methodologies?

National Education Association Signup and view all the answers

In the example of gang behavior during Yom Kippur, what diverse group did Lewin assemble?

Jews, African Americans, and Protestants Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of 'valence' in an individual's decision-making process?

It represents the emotional attraction or aversion to an object. Signup and view all the answers

Which situation best illustrates positive valence?

A student looking forward to a sports competition. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when an individual experiences a barrier to achieving their goal?

They may ignore the goal and focus elsewhere. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of group dynamics, what are process elements perceived as?

Factors that can be either threatening or accepting. Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of tension within the group dynamics framework indicate?

An emotional or psychological struggle that influences individuals. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a 'retraining force' in the context of valence?

A quality that elicits avoidance behavior. Signup and view all the answers

How can unfulfilled intentions impact group dynamics?

They can lead to tensions among group members. Signup and view all the answers

Which example best depicts the concept of an object reducing tension in an individual's environment?

A winning trophy in a competition. Signup and view all the answers

What does Field Theory primarily emphasize in understanding a person?

The significance of subjective reality. Signup and view all the answers

According to Lewin, what is the equation that represents behavior?

B = f(P, E) Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to a person's life space according to Field Theory?

Home life, professional life, and social life. Signup and view all the answers

What concept describes the state of ongoing interaction within a person as they engage with their environment?

Tension system. Signup and view all the answers

How does a person's objective reality affect their subjective reality?

It becomes part of subjective reality when it evokes a response. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to tension within a person according to Field Theory?

It is relieved only when needs are satisfied or intentions fulfilled. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of behavior does Field Theory suggest is most important to observe?

Manifestation of beliefs, values, and attitudes in interaction with the environment. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the dynamic field according to Lewin?

All elements are interdependent and affect behavior dynamically. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the actions taken after the arrest of the four young men?

To involve community workers for improvement Signup and view all the answers

What was determined about the nature of the hostility exhibited in the incident?

It arose from general societal frustration. Signup and view all the answers

What did Kurt Lewin suggest was necessary for changing attitudes towards marginalized groups?

Promoting comprehensive community education Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT one of the improvements suggested to address community issues?

Increasing the number of law enforcement officers Signup and view all the answers

What was one outcome of the lawsuit against the Medical School of Columbia University?

Racial quotas in leading colleges were revised. Signup and view all the answers

Which major program area was NOT developed by Kurt Lewin?

Public Policy Analysis Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'intergroup relations' primarily refer to in Lewin's studies?

Relations between different social groups Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the three major areas of priority for Lewin's research?

Improving effectiveness of community leaders Signup and view all the answers

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What important theory did Kurt Lewin formulate during his research at MIT?

What major contribution is Kurt Lewin known for in the field of psychology?

What major event interrupted Kurt Lewin's academic career before he returned to teaching?

Which research method did Kurt Lewin undertake that emphasizes practical application in group settings?

What role did Kurt Lewin take on at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1944?

In which year did Kurt Lewin emigrate to the United States?

What aspect of psychology did Kurt Lewin particularly focus on during his career?

What prediction did Kurt Lewin make about the future importance of social settings?

Which element is NOT considered a process element in group dynamics?

What behavior might an individual display in response to group disapproval?

What dual function does the group serve according to the research collaboration mentioned?

What might influence an individual's approach behavior towards a group?

According to the content, what is a characteristic of roles in group dynamics?

What type of group dynamics does the content specifically mention?

Which organization was associated with the research and development of adult education methodologies?

In the example of gang behavior during Yom Kippur, what diverse group did Lewin assemble?

What is the role of 'valence' in an individual's decision-making process?

Which situation best illustrates positive valence?

What occurs when an individual experiences a barrier to achieving their goal?

In the context of group dynamics, what are process elements perceived as?

What does the concept of tension within the group dynamics framework indicate?

Which of the following best describes a 'retraining force' in the context of valence?

How can unfulfilled intentions impact group dynamics?

Which example best depicts the concept of an object reducing tension in an individual's environment?

What does Field Theory primarily emphasize in understanding a person?

According to Lewin, what is the equation that represents behavior?

What factors contribute to a person's life space according to Field Theory?

What concept describes the state of ongoing interaction within a person as they engage with their environment?

How does a person's objective reality affect their subjective reality?

What happens to tension within a person according to Field Theory?

What aspect of behavior does Field Theory suggest is most important to observe?

Which of the following statements best describes the dynamic field according to Lewin?

What was the primary focus of the actions taken after the arrest of the four young men?

What was determined about the nature of the hostility exhibited in the incident?

What did Kurt Lewin suggest was necessary for changing attitudes towards marginalized groups?

Which of the following was NOT one of the improvements suggested to address community issues?

What was one outcome of the lawsuit against the Medical School of Columbia University?

Which major program area was NOT developed by Kurt Lewin?

What does the term 'intergroup relations' primarily refer to in Lewin's studies?

What was one of the three major areas of priority for Lewin's research?

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