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. Dorthy Endris
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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
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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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