What did Rhoda Kellogg propose in relation to drawings?

• A. She thought examining drawings could determine development stage when interest faded or interrupted
• B. She believed drawings have no diagnostic value
• C. She believed drawings reflect only motor skills
• D. She believed only adults draw accurately

Answer: (A)

Kellogg taught that a child’s drawings reveal their level of development and the way their thinking and representational skills are progressing. She saw drawing as a window into cognitive and symbolic growth, not just motor ability. Because drawings reflect where a child is in their development—and because changes or interruptions in interest can alter how a child draws—examining the drawings can help determine the development stage, especially when interest fades or an interruption occurs. This is why the statement about using drawings to assess development even in the face of waning or interrupted interest best captures her view.

The other ideas don’t fit Kellogg’s perspective: she believed drawings have diagnostic value and reveal more than just motor skills, and she did not limit drawing accuracy to adults.