Constructivism
1. How many points for differentiation would the phrase “humorous and
totally funny” score on the Role Category Questionnaire?
2. Look at the Calvin and Hobbes cartoon on page 101. How would constructivists
explain Calvin’s success in getting a horsey ride from his father?
3. Sometimes during an argument, one kid will chide another with the words
“Aw, grow up!” According to constructivists, the phrase offers good advice in a
way that’s ineffective. Why?
4. Osama bin Laden constructed a highly effective terrorist campaign that
relects sophisticated message plans. Can you explain why the successful achieve-
ment of his goals does not necessarily show that he is cognitively complex as Delia
uses the term?
