Locke Reading Assignment
Readings
Locke: Chapter 2 of History of Psychology in Letter
Questions about the readings
All answers must be at least 1 paragraph and remember a paragraph is at least 4 intricate
sentences. Please read the announcement on paragraph structure. This assignment does not
need to be in APA format and does not require a reference section. Make sure to number each
question so we know which question you are answering.
1. First, find 1 piece of information that you found interesting about Locke and
why you found it interesting. This can be a fact about something that they did,
something that happened in their lives, an interesting quote, idea, etc… Do not
use information from the assigned readings. Get the information from a reliable
website, magazine, journal, or textbook. i.e. not info from a website with a lot of
advertisements. An .edu site would be a good resource.
2. Which part(s) of Locke’s child rearing methods on the subject of exposing
children to water, cold, sun, dance, etc. do you agree with and/or disagree with
and why?
3. Which part(s) of Locke’s methods for encouraging curiosity in children do you
agree with and/or disagree with and why?