An introduction to experimental psychology in relation to education / by C.W. Valentine.

  • Charles Wilfred Valentine
Date:
[1913?]
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Credit: An introduction to experimental psychology in relation to education / by C.W. Valentine. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    (5) Draw a line of 5 cm. and one of 6 cm. parallel to one another, about 3 cm. apart, and say to the child, “ Tell me which is the longer of these two lines.” One investigator suggests that we should say “ longest,” this being what the child would probably say himself. Q JIt B E] Fig. 10. • Five Years of Age.—(1) “ Which of these two is the prettier ? ” Three pairs of drawings such as those given below are to be used. Show them one pair at a time and do not point to either face. (Six years.) (2) “ Which of these two boxes is the heavier ? ” Small boxes of the same shape and size, but containing different quantities of shot or other material, should be used. The weight of the pairs should be as follows :— 3 grams and 12 grams, ^ 6 grams and 15 grams. Place a pair of the boxes about three inches apart on a table in front of the child. The main point here is to note whether the child knows how to set about estimating and comparing weights. (3) “ Is it morning or afternoon ? ” (Six years.) (4) Eepeat a sentence of ten syllables. Three chances should be given if necessary, with a new sentence each time. Suggested examples: “If you go out be sure to take your coat.” “ When Spring comes the birds will sing in the trees.” (6) Procure two oblong pieces of cardboard of equal ^ 1 giam = 15‘4 grains, approximately.