20 Unit 1 Children and Families in Today’s World Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Studying and Observing Children Objectives After studying this lesson, you will be able to • recognize the benefi ts of studying children. • assess Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs. • explain Brazelton and Greenspan’s seven basic needs of all children. • develop observation skills. As you read this lesson, use a tree diagram like the one shown to organize what you learn about observing children. Write Observing Children in the top circle and write major concepts and then smaller details in the circles below. In learning about children, you will also learn a great deal about yourself. As you read this lesson, consider what each concept you learn might teach you about yourself. Keep a list of these ideas, placing a star beside any concepts that especially interest you. After reading the lesson, pick two or three of these ideas and write a few paragraphs reflecting on how the content in this lesson helped or will help you understand yourself. Observing Children Key Terms child-centered society direct observation indirect observation self-actualization Academic Terms advocates empathize hierarchy irreducible Lesson 1.3