CLASS 10
THE MAKING OF A SCIENTIST
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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had not other way to spark his interest in the world of Science and Scientific experiments
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was a ‘helicopter parent’ who took an overprotective or excessive interest in the life of her child
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wanted to keep her only child engaged in interesting activities so that he would not feel lonely
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was a submissive parent who gave in to the whims and fancies of her very intelligent child.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Yes, Richard’s mother was indulgent but in a good was as all she wanted was to support him. Richard’s mother played a huge role in making him a great scientist. She would take him on trips to encourage learning. He was a single child.
Detailed explanation-2: -His mother helped him by writing a letter to Dr. Urquhart and allowing Ebright to attach light adhesive tags to the wings of the monarchs to be sent to the doctor. She was the one who gave him the book which fueled his interest in science.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Richard Ebright’s mother helped him by encouraging his interest in learning. She took him on trips, bought him telescopes, microscopes, cameras, mounting materials and other equipments, and helped him in many other ways. If he did not have anything to do, she found things for him to learn.
Detailed explanation-4: -She filled the vacuum in Ebright’s life in his father’s absence. His mother encouraged him to learn new things and fuel his curiosity. She bought him telescopes, microscopes and cameras. She invested time and effort into his upbringing to see his success.