Exam 11: Moral Development and Aggression

Explain the major points regarding psychologist Carol Gilligan's theory of moral development for females.

Which of the following is the parenting style in which parents are firm,setting clear and consistent limits,but who try to reason with their children,giving explanations for why they should behave in a particular way?

Describe how religion and spirituality are related,and summarize the processes adolescents go through when contemplating each.What changes in these areas take place in the post-adolescent years?

According to psychologist Carol Gilligan,females view morality in terms of __________.

Statistically,which of the following people is most likely to find meaning in religion?

Globally,one in __________ women experience some form of violent victimization during their lives.

Which term refers to the capability to adjust emotions to a desired state and level of intensity?

Prosocial behavior tends to be most often exhibited by children raised in cultures that __________.

Summarize criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning.

A second grade student is tempted to take candy from her friend's lunchbox,but decides not to because she is afraid she will get caught.This student is demonstrating __________.

In Kohlberg's __________,moral reasoning follows rigid rules based on punishments or rewards.

Which term describes aggression motivated by the desire to obtain a concrete goal?

Children pass through three stages of religious development,the last of which is __________.

Albert Bandura's research indicates that when children watch adults modeling aggressive behavior,they are likely to __________.

Children pass through three stages of religious development,the first of which is __________.

Which stage of moral reasoning reflects a person's interest in pleasing others by acting as a good member of society?

Which term refers to intentional injury or harm to another person?

Which psychologist proposed that people progress through a series of moral reasoning stages?

What type of parents show almost no interest in their children and demonstrate indifferent,rejecting behaviors?

__________ approaches to moral development focus on how the environment in which a person operates produces moral behavior.