Walden Two Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

B. F. Skinner
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Walden Two Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

B. F. Skinner
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the name of Walden Two contain the word Two?
(a) The first attempt at creating the community was a failure.
(b) There are two communities and Frazier is in charge of the second.
(c) It is located near Walden.
(d) There is a book called Walden that describes an experimental community.

2. As far as men and women are concerned, which of the following best sums up the way Frazier describes the allocation of work at Walden Two?
(a) There appears to be little difference in the allocation of work between men and women.
(b) Men participate actively in child-rearing.
(c) Women take care of their children and work in the kitchen.
(d) Men do leadership and scientific work, while women do housework.

3. According to Frazier's explanation, what is one of the most important expected outcomes of Walden Two's approach to organizing work?
(a) This will usher in a "Golden Age" of creativity.
(b) Walden Two will be productive and self-sufficient.
(c) Members will become more productive.
(d) Walden Two will prosper economically.

4. Why does the author expand the visiting group to include these members?
(a) To satisfy the requirements of Frazier.
(b) To present responses to Walden Two that reflect diverse perspectives.
(c) To make the visit more economical.
(d) To make the visit more interesting.

5. What do babies sleep on in Walden Two?
(a) Easily cleaned stretched plastic that provides comfort and eliminates cleaning.
(b) Wooden slats with sponges.
(c) Cotton sheets.
(d) Foam covered wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence does Frazier cite to support his argument about the impact of leisure on Walden Two?

2. What approach to psychology is reflected in this first activity that is observed by the visitors?

3. Who else is invited to join the three men as they plan their visit to Walden Two?

4. Which member of the group raises questions about mother love for babies?

5. How does Walden Two meet its production needs when members work a relatively short work day?

(see the answer key)

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