Question

select the passage that has a more scholarly tone. what a complex thing is education! how many circumstances that have no connection with books and tutors contribute to the rearing of the human mind! through education, we aim to influence children; thus, we must look to psychology to learn about the nature of children and to find out how we can influence them. psychology is therefore the basis of the science of education. adapted from edward bulwer - lytton, alice, or the mysteries, complete and william henry pyle, the science of human nature

Explanation:

A scholarly tone is formal, objective, and uses logical reasoning with academic concepts. The first passage is more rhetorical and expressive. The second passage discusses education's aim, references psychology as a basis for educational science, using formal, analytical language typical of scholarly writing.

Answer:

The passage: "Through education, we aim to influence children; thus, we must look to psychology to learn about the nature of children and to find out how we can influence them. Psychology is therefore the basis of the science of education."