Question 1

Children who watch prosocial TV programs benefit regardless of whether their parents watch the programs with them

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Discuss the current status of Kohlberg's theory of moral development

Accepted Answer

Kohlberg's theory of moral development i

Question 3

Briefly discuss gender differences in children's prosocial behavior

Accepted Answer

Gender differences in children's prosoci

Question 4

At which of Piaget's stages of moral development are children able to take into account the feelings and viewpoint of others?

Accepted Answer

A) moral absolutism 
B) moral realism 
C) premoral stage 
D) moral reciprocity 
A) moral absolutism 
B) moral realism 
C) premoral stage 
D) moral reciprocity

Question 5

Unlike Piaget, Kohlberg believed that children's cognitive capacities determine their level of moral reasoning

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Having prosocial friends increases a child's prosocial behavior

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is accurate regarding the role of genes in prosocial behavior:

Accepted Answer

A) identical twins are less alike in their prosocial behavior than fraternal twins 
B) children who have Williams syndrome are less empathic and prosocial than normal children 
C) the genetic influence on prosocial behavior is considerable in childhood and decreases gradually through adolescence 
D) more than 25 genes have been associated with a single prosocial behavior 
A) identical twins are less alike in their prosocial behavior than fraternal twins 
B) children who have Williams syndrome are less empathic and prosocial than normal children 
C) the genetic influence on prosocial behavior is considerable in childhood and decreases gradually through adolescence 
D) more than 25 genes have been associated with a single prosocial behavior

Question 8

The knowledge children develop about ethical rules and their judgments about the goodness or badness of certain acts involves the _______ component of morality:

Accepted Answer

A) emotional 
B) behavioral 
C) evaluative 
D) cognitive 
A) emotional 
B) behavioral 
C) evaluative 
D) cognitive

Question 9

Putting off until a later time possessing or doing something that gives one immediate pleasure is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) self-control 
B) self-mastery 
C) moral judgment 
D) delay of gratification 
A) self-control 
B) self-mastery 
C) moral judgment 
D) delay of gratification

Question 10

Which of the following has been shown in cross-cultural research on moral domains:

Accepted Answer

A) children from other countries do not always distinguish among the three domains 
B) the content of social conventions is constant across cultures 
C) the content of personal issues is constant across cultures 
D) children judge violations in the moral domain as most serious 
A) children from other countries do not always distinguish among the three domains 
B) the content of social conventions is constant across cultures 
C) the content of personal issues is constant across cultures 
D) children judge violations in the moral domain as most serious

Question 11

Adolescents are generally less likely to accept their parents' regulation of:

Accepted Answer

A) moral matters 
B) prudential matters 
C) personal matters 
D) social-conventional matters 
A) moral matters 
B) prudential matters 
C) personal matters 
D) social-conventional matters

Question 12

According to Kohlberg, the phase of moral development in which justification for behavior is based on the desire to avoid punishment and gain rewards is:

Accepted Answer

A) postconventional 
B) semi-conventional 
C) conventional 
D) preconventional 
A) postconventional 
B) semi-conventional 
C) conventional 
D) preconventional

Question 13

Infants prefer others who show helpful actions over those who are unhelpful:

Accepted Answer

A) by 6 months of age 
B) only girls show this preference 
C) by 3 months of age 
D) only in the second year of life 
A) by 6 months of age 
B) only girls show this preference 
C) by 3 months of age 
D) only in the second year of life

Question 14

Rigid application of rules to all individuals regardless of their culture or circumstance is:

Accepted Answer

A) moral absolutism 
B) moral realism 
C) premoral stage 
D) preconventional moral stage 
A) moral absolutism 
B) moral realism 
C) premoral stage 
D) preconventional moral stage

Question 15

Piaget's third phase of moral development in which children recognize that rules can be questioned and altered, consider the feelings and views of others, and believe in equal justice for all:

Accepted Answer

A) moral absolutism 
B) moral realism 
C) premoral stage 
D) moral reciprocity 
A) moral absolutism 
B) moral realism 
C) premoral stage 
D) moral reciprocity

Question 16

An advanced type of prosocial reasoning involving sympathetic responding, self-reflective role taking, and guilt or positive affect related to the consequences of one's actions is:

Accepted Answer

A) hedonistic reasoning 
B) empathic reasoning 
C) needs-oriented reasoning 
D) prosocial reasoning 
A) hedonistic reasoning 
B) empathic reasoning 
C) needs-oriented reasoning 
D) prosocial reasoning

Question 17

Piaget's moral realism phase begins at about:

Accepted Answer

A) 4 years of age 
B) 5 years of age 
C) 7 years of age 
D) 11 years of age 
A) 4 years of age 
B) 5 years of age 
C) 7 years of age 
D) 11 years of age

Question 18

Emotions play a central role in moral development. Discuss.

Accepted Answer

Emotions do indeed play a central role i

Question 19

Which of the following is accurate regarding parenting style and treatment of moral domains:

Accepted Answer

A) authoritarian parents are more likely to treat all issues as personal 
B) neglectful parents are likely to treat prudential matters as social-conventional matters 
C) authoritative parents treat conventional matters as moral transgressions 
D) authoritative parents are more likely than authoritarian or permissive parents to establish clear boundaries between domains 
A) authoritarian parents are more likely to treat all issues as personal 
B) neglectful parents are likely to treat prudential matters as social-conventional matters 
C) authoritative parents treat conventional matters as moral transgressions 
D) authoritative parents are more likely than authoritarian or permissive parents to establish clear boundaries between domains

Question 20

List 3 ways that parents contribute to the development of children's moral emotions

Accepted Answer

1. Modeling behavior: Parents play a cru

Children who watch prosocial TV programs benefit regardless of whether their parents watch the programs with them

Discuss the current status of Kohlberg's theory of moral development

Briefly discuss gender differences in children's prosocial behavior

At which of Piaget's stages of moral development are children able to take into account the feelings and viewpoint of others?

Unlike Piaget, Kohlberg believed that children's cognitive capacities determine their level of moral reasoning

Having prosocial friends increases a child's prosocial behavior

Which of the following is accurate regarding the role of genes in prosocial behavior:

The knowledge children develop about ethical rules and their judgments about the goodness or badness of certain acts involves the _______ component of morality:

Putting off until a later time possessing or doing something that gives one immediate pleasure is referred to as:

Which of the following has been shown in cross-cultural research on moral domains:

Adolescents are generally less likely to accept their parents' regulation of:

According to Kohlberg, the phase of moral development in which justification for behavior is based on the desire to avoid punishment and gain rewards is:

Infants prefer others who show helpful actions over those who are unhelpful:

Rigid application of rules to all individuals regardless of their culture or circumstance is:

Piaget's third phase of moral development in which children recognize that rules can be questioned and altered, consider the feelings and views of others, and believe in equal justice for all:

An advanced type of prosocial reasoning involving sympathetic responding, self-reflective role taking, and guilt or positive affect related to the consequences of one's actions is:

Piaget's moral realism phase begins at about:

Emotions play a central role in moral development. Discuss.

Which of the following is accurate regarding parenting style and treatment of moral domains:

List 3 ways that parents contribute to the development of children's moral emotions

Introduction: Theories of Social Development

Research Methods: Tools for Discovery

Biological Foundations: Roots in Neurons and Genes

Attachment: Forming Close Relationships

Emotions: Thoughts About Feelings

Self and Other: Getting to Know Me, Getting to Know You

Family: Early and Enduring Influences

Peers: a World of Their Own

Schools Mentors and Media: Connections With Society

Sex and Gender: Vive La Différence

Aggression: Insult and Injury

Policy: Improving Childrens Lives

Overarching Themes: Integrating Social Development

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Exam 11: Morality: Knowing Right Doing Good

Children who watch prosocial TV programs benefit regardless of whether their parents watch the programs with them

Discuss the current status of Kohlberg's theory of moral development

Briefly discuss gender differences in children's prosocial behavior

At which of Piaget's stages of moral development are children able to take into account the feelings and viewpoint of others?

Unlike Piaget, Kohlberg believed that children's cognitive capacities determine their level of moral reasoning

Having prosocial friends increases a child's prosocial behavior

Which of the following is accurate regarding the role of genes in prosocial behavior:

The knowledge children develop about ethical rules and their judgments about the goodness or badness of certain acts involves the _______ component of morality:

Putting off until a later time possessing or doing something that gives one immediate pleasure is referred to as:

Which of the following has been shown in cross-cultural research on moral domains:

Adolescents are generally less likely to accept their parents' regulation of:

According to Kohlberg, the phase of moral development in which justification for behavior is based on the desire to avoid punishment and gain rewards is:

Infants prefer others who show helpful actions over those who are unhelpful:

Rigid application of rules to all individuals regardless of their culture or circumstance is:

Piaget's third phase of moral development in which children recognize that rules can be questioned and altered, consider the feelings and views of others, and believe in equal justice for all:

An advanced type of prosocial reasoning involving sympathetic responding, self-reflective role taking, and guilt or positive affect related to the consequences of one's actions is:

Piaget's moral realism phase begins at about:

Emotions play a central role in moral development. Discuss.

Which of the following is accurate regarding parenting style and treatment of moral domains:

List 3 ways that parents contribute to the development of children's moral emotions

Introduction: Theories of Social Development

Research Methods: Tools for Discovery

Biological Foundations: Roots in Neurons and Genes

Attachment: Forming Close Relationships

Emotions: Thoughts About Feelings

Self and Other: Getting to Know Me, Getting to Know You

Family: Early and Enduring Influences

Peers: a World of Their Own

Schools Mentors and Media: Connections With Society

Sex and Gender: Vive La Différence

Aggression: Insult and Injury

Policy: Improving Childrens Lives

Overarching Themes: Integrating Social Development

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