RC 140 Midterm Exam: Concepts, History, Philosophy

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Which theorist thought play was a social necessity?

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A. Jane Addams

B. Joseph Lee

C. Luther Gullick

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During which period did the Church control recreation and leisure time?

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A. Medieval

B. Roman

C. Greek

D. Industrial Revolution

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______was the founder of Campfire Girls.

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A. Jane Adams

B. Luther Gulick

C. Joeseph Lee

D. DorthyEndris

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Which play theory views play as motivated by the need to burn excess energy?

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A. Relaxation Theory

B. Surplus-Energy Theory

C. Catharsis Theory

D. Self-expression

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Caillois defined 'paidia' as play characterized by:

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A. Rules and competition

B. Mimicry

C. Spontaneity

D. Calculated activity

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Name the three types of urban parks in chronological order

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A. Reform park, Pleasure Ground, Recreation facility

B. Pleasure Ground, Reform Park, Recreation facility

C. Recreation Facility, Reform Park, Pleasure Ground

D. Reform Park, Recreation Facility, Pleasure Ground

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Simply put, recreation is ''.?

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A. Free time

B. Having fun

C. Fusion between play and leisure

D. Refreshing or rejuvenating time

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What was the social goal of the Pleasure Ground park movement?

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A. Public health and social reform

B. Children's play and assimilation'

C. Recreation services

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Which ancient culture used sport and leisure as a tool or social control'?

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A. Roman

B. Egypt

C. Israel

D. Greece

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Alea is a type of play that involves:

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A. games of chance

B. make-believe

C. pursuit of vertigo

D. competition

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When an individual plays soccer or works out to recharge or restore her energy, what play theory is she subscribing to?

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A. Relaxation Theory

B. Surplus-Energy Theory

C. Catharsis Theory

D. Self-expression

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The self-expression theory includes all of the following except:

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A. Outlet for energy

B. Expression of physical superiority

C. Expression of personality

D. Use of one's ability

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When a person plays to test the environment, solve problems, and gain a sense of mastery and accomplishment, they are subscribing to what play theory?

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A. Competence-Effectance Theory

B. Stimulus Arousal Theory

C. Psychoanalytic Theory

D. Personality Development

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When a person uses recreation activities to 'blow off' steam or express bottled-up emotions, this can be described as what theory of play?

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A. Relaxation Theory

B. Surplus-Energy Theory

C. Catharsis Theory

D. Self-expression

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Which view of leisure sees it as sharply contrasted with work, involving instead such pursuits as art, political debate, philosophical discussion, and learning in general?

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A. Leisure as Unobligated Time

B. Classical View of Leisure

C. Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class

D. Leisure as Activity

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Throughout history, people have been identified by their use of or availability of leisure. Which view of leisure is this?

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A. Leisure as Unobligated Time

B. Classical View of Leisure

C. Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class

D. Leisure as Activity

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Leisure is:

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A. A form of human or animal activity or behavior style that is self-motivated and carried on for intrinsic, rather than external, purpose.

B. May be regarded as a holistic state of being and/or spiritual experience

C. Human experiences that occur in time.

D. That which refreshes and restores.

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Ludus is play characterized by exuberance and spontaneity.

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A. True

B. False

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Play contributes to personality development through fun, prompts self-expression, creativity, imagination, and self-confidence.

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A. True

B. False

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During the feudal and Renaissance periods and finally during the Industrial Age, the possession and visible use of leisure became the hallmark of the upper class.

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A. True

B. False

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The most common approach to leisure is to regard it as unobligated or discretionary time.

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A. True

B. False

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Discretionary time is time that is not used for work obligations and personal maintenance.

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A. True

B. False

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Leisure has no connection to spirituality.

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A. True

B. False

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Relaxation Theory includes all of the following except:

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A. Play that restores energy

B. Reenergizes physical and mental energy

C. Play that relaxes an individual

D. Freedom

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What Theory suggests that play is a means for children to practice adult life?

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A. Preparation Theory

B. Relaxation Theory

C. Catharsis Theory

D. Surplus-Energy Theory

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A volunteer tree planting program in a community setting addresses which of the following benefit(s) of parks and recreation?

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a. environmental

b. economic

c. environmental and social

d. environmental, economic, and social

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Children and young people are the primary recipients of the benefits and values of parks, recreation, and play.

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True

False

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