Question 1

Which dimension of moral development regulates social interactions and arbitrates conflict?

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal dimension of moral development regulates social interactions and arbitrates conflict. It involves understanding other people's perspectives, empathizing with them, and developing skills to negotiate and compromise to resolve conflicts.

Question 2

When children become aware that rules and laws are created by people,and can judge action by considering the actor's intentions as well as the consequences,they are displaying

Accepted Answer

Autonomous morality is where children become aware that rules and laws are created by people and they can judge actions by considering the actor's intentions as well as the consequences. This is a higher level of moral reasoning and is typically seen in older children and adults.

Question 3

Carter spills his orange juice while playing at the table.He refutes his punishment by insisting that the incident was an accident.Carter is displaying

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Question 4

When presented with Kohlberg's well-known Heinz dilemma,McKenzie's response is,"It is against the law to steal.The husband should find another way to get the drug." McKenzie is in which stage of moral development?

Accepted Answer

McKenzie's response focuses on the importance of following the law and finding a legal solution, which aligns with Kohlberg's stage of social systems morality. This stage emphasizes understanding and maintaining the social order by respecting laws and obligations.

Question 5

Trenton suggests a rule change to a game he and his friends are playing.His friends agree,and they play with the new rules.According to Piaget,Trenton and his friends show

Accepted Answer

According to Piaget, autonomous morality develops during the concrete operational stage (ages 7-12), where children begin to understand that rules can be created and modified by the group. Trenton and his friends agreeing to the rule change shows that they are using autonomous morality as they have developed the ability to understand and agree upon the new rules.

Question 6

Brent argues that laws should only exist to preserve and protect fundamental human rights.Brent seems to be at which of Kohlberg's stages of moral development?

Accepted Answer

Brent's belief that laws should prioritize preserving and protecting fundamental human rights aligns with Kohlberg's stage of social contract or utility and individual rights. In this stage, individuals view laws as social contracts that protect individual rights and promote the greater good.

Question 7

Taetem is interviewed while participating in a protest.Taetem states that she has the right to express her opinion,but so does anyone else who disagrees with her.Which moral level does Taetem's statement reflect?

Accepted Answer

Taetem's statement reflects a postconventional moral level, as she acknowledges not only her own right to free expression, but also the rights of others who may hold differing opinions. This shows a recognition of the importance of individual autonomy and the need to respect others' perspectives, which are key components of the postconventional stage of moral development.

Question 8

What main method did Kohlberg use to evaluate moral reasoning?

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Kohlberg used interviews to learn children's reactions to moral dilemma stories. He presented hypothetical situations to participants and then followed up with questions to understand what led them to their decision and to probe the reasoning behind their response. This allowed him to evaluate moral reasoning and categorize it into different stages of development.

Question 9

During what age period do children transition between Piaget's heteronomous and autonomous morality?

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Piaget believed that children transition from heteronomous morality (rules imposed by authority and punishment) to autonomous morality (rules based on mutual agreement and social cooperation) during the ages of 7 to 10 years.

Question 10

According to Piaget,parent-child relations are less likely to foster moral development than peer relations,because

Accepted Answer

Piaget believed that moral development is best fostered in an environment where rules can be discussed and negotiated rather than being strictly imposed. He argued that peer relations are more conducive to this type of interaction because they are more egalitarian, whereas parents are more likely to hand down rules and punishment in an authoritarian way, which does not encourage the child to understand and internalize moral principles in the same manner.

Question 11

When children think of justice and rules as unchangeable properties of the world that are out of the control of people,they are displaying

Accepted Answer

Heteronomous morality is characterized by a belief that rules are determined by authority figures and cannot be changed. This is in contrast to autonomous morality, which involves a recognition that rules can be changed through mutual agreement and negotiation. Relativistic justice and homonomous morality do not describe this belief about rules being outside of one's control.

Question 12

Changes in thoughts,feelings,and behaviors regarding standards of right and wrong are termed

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Moral development refers to the changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors regarding standards of right and wrong. It is a gradual process that occurs throughout life, starting in childhood and continuing into adulthood. Conscience development, religious devotion, and spiritual awakening may play a role in moral development, but they are not interchangeable with it.

Question 13

At which stage of Kohlberg's theory does a person reason that values,rights,and principles transcend the law?

Accepted Answer

According to Kohlberg, stage 5 (social contract or utility and individual rights) is the stage at which a person recognizes that values, rights, and principles such as justice, compassion, and the dignity of all people may transcend the law. At this stage, people believe that laws and social systems should be based on mutual agreement, and that individuals have the right to disobey laws that violate their basic rights or principles. This stage reflects a more complex understanding of society and a greater emphasis on individualism and rationality.

Question 14

Cassidy's mother is angry when she discovers writing on the bedroom door.Cassidy replies,"But it is not right to invade one's privacy.I'm writing the note on the door to remind everyone of this universal human right." Cassidy is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

Cassidy's response shows postconventional reasoning, which involves considering abstract principles and values like universal human rights, rather than just following conventional rules or social norms.

Question 15

A person arrested for robbery states,"I stole the documents,and I am willing to pay my dues,but at least now the public is safer having this important safety information that the company was concealing." Which moral level does this statement reflect?

Accepted Answer

The statement reflects a postconventional moral level as the person is taking into consideration the greater good of exposing important safety information, even though they committed a crime. They are willing to face the consequences of their actions but also believe that their actions were justified in serving the greater good.

Question 16

Ellie's mom bumps into her,and Ellie's juice is spilled as a result.Since Ellie spilled her juice,she's expecting her mom to yell at her,but is surprised when she receives no punishment.Ellie believed in

Accepted Answer

Ellie believed in immanent justice, which is the belief that negative consequences will naturally follow from bad behavior. She expected her mom to yell at her because she believed that spilling her juice would warrant punishment. However, when no punishment came, she was surprised.

Question 17

Young children believe that when a rule is broken,punishment will follow inevitably.This is a belief in

Accepted Answer

The belief that punishment will inevitably follow when a rule is broken is known as immanent justice. This is a common belief among young children, who perceive rules as absolutes and expect them to be enforced without exceptions or discretion. Immanent justice reflects a simplistic and rigid understanding of morality, which is gradually replaced by a more nuanced and flexible sense of justice as children grow older and gain more experience and empathy with others.

Question 18

Allan is visiting a country where it is illegal to give money to panhandlers,but he feels such pangs of conscience that he ignores the law and gives freely to the impoverished children begging for food.Which moral stage does this demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

This demonstrates the universal ethical principles stage, as Allan is following his own personal ethical code and disregarding the law in order to do what he believes is morally right.

Question 19

Mack's brother suggests they change the rules of the game they are playing.Mack protests and insists that rule-changing is not allowed.Mack is

Accepted Answer

Mack is following a set of predetermined rules and beliefs, which is characteristic of heteronomous thinking.

Question 20

Abby slows down when she sees a police car on the road,because she doesn't want to get a speeding ticket.What stage of Kohlberg's morality does this demonstrate?

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