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Unit 11

Design of Things

(Chapters 4-7)

 

The group begins its tour. The purpose of this unit is to show how the physical environment  influences behavior.  It demonstrates that improvements in equipment design and effective use of the landscape can increase job success and enhance living conditions.

 

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Study Questions

 

1.     Describe the Walden Two tea service.  How are the citizens of Walden Two encouraged to view all habits and customs?  How would you improve our contemporary cafeteria services, suitcases, health practices, bathrooms, clothing, or classroom? (25)

 

 

2.    What is the approach to fashion in Walden Two?  Frazier says people must broaden their tastes.  Do you agree?  What would be the implications for consumers? (28)

 

 

3.     When does "full dress" occur in Walden Two?  How might this custom increase or decrease happiness? (30)

 

 

4.    What does Frazier do at the child's birthday.  What does this reaction suggest about his thoughts?  About him? (33)

 

 

5.     Compare the Walk and the Ladder.  How are they similar in construction and purpose?  How are they different? (34, 20)

 

 

6.     What is Frazier's view of crowds?  In what ways, if any, is he correct?  Incorrect? (35, 37)

 

 

7.    How is the lecture viewed in Walden Two?  Should it have any place in contemporary higher education? (36)

 

 

8.     Describe the Walden Two staggered schedule.  What are its advantages?  Disadvantages? (38)

 

 

9.     Describe the posters in the serving room of the dining hall.  In what ways, if any, are they concerned with education, experimentation, and socialization? (41)

 

 

10.     Indicate the chief feature of the dining room trays.  Give your opinion of the advantages and disadvantages for utility and attractiveness. (42)