Do you agree or disagree with Fowler's stage theory of faith development? Name and describe the level of faith development of two people you know (one may be yourself),
and explain why understanding these people's faith causes you to believe that Fowler is correct
or incorrect.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. The two examples should be appropriately labeled for the stages
described. Students may point out that Fowler's theory is only the opinion of one
person and not a given fact. Criticisms may include an understanding that various
stages of faith may be more appropriate at different points in a person's
development and for different situations. There are also questions about why so few
people advance to the final stages.
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a. a school district c. a public university b. a mental health clinic d. a large automobile manufacturer
In his research on problem solving in chimpanzees, Kohler concluded that the chimp suddenly solved a problem and reached the banana because of
a. intelligence. c. environmental clues. b. reinforcement. d. insight.
Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT) a. is no longer used to treat major depressive disorder
b. worsens symptoms of depression. c. produces profound memory loss. d. may impact responsiveness to dopamine and norepinephrine.
Which of the following best summarizes the research on the effectiveness of psychotherapy?
A. Behavioral therapy is more effective than psychoanalytic therapy in all cases. B. There are no significant differences in outcomes (e.g., levels of depression) between those who have undergone psychotherapy and those who have not. C. Psychoanalytic therapy is best for treating people with long-standing personality disorders. D. There are no significant differences in the overall effectiveness of behavior therapy, humanistic therapy, and psychoanalytic therapy.