Question 1

Which of the following parenting practices is LEAST likely to influence children to be sympathetic and to behave in a prosocial manner as they get older?

Accepted Answer

A) providing material rewards for prosocial behavior 
B) referencing moral responsibilities in discipline 
C) modeling prosocial behavior 
D) having discussions with children that appeal to their
ability to sympathize 
A) providing material rewards for prosocial behavior 
B) referencing moral responsibilities in discipline 
C) modeling prosocial behavior 
D) having discussions with children that appeal to their
ability to sympathize

Question 2

A child in which of Piaget's stages of moral development does NOT take intentions into account when determining whether a behavior is moral or immoral?

Accepted Answer

A) autonomous morality 
B) morality of constraint 
C) transitional period 
D) conventional level 
A) autonomous morality 
B) morality of constraint 
C) transitional period 
D) conventional level

Question 3

Describe two lasting contributions Kohlberg made to psychologists' current understanding of moral development. In addition, provide a detailed description of two criticisms that have been made about Kohlberg's theory. Looking at both Kohlberg's contributions and the criticisms made of his theory, what are your thoughts on the value of his theory of moral reasoning? Be specific in your discussion.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Concern with which of the following properties is characteristic of the most advanced level of prosocial reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A) living up to one's values 
B) others' approval 
C) guilt or positive emotions related to the consequences of one's behavior 
D) one's own interests 
A) living up to one's values 
B) others' approval 
C) guilt or positive emotions related to the consequences of one's behavior 
D) one's own interests

Question 5

Which is NOT a stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A) universal ethical principles 
B) instrumental and exchange orientation 
C) autonomous morality 
D) punishment and obedience orientation 
A) universal ethical principles 
B) instrumental and exchange orientation 
C) autonomous morality 
D) punishment and obedience orientation

Question 6

Which of the following traits is NOT a characteristic of peer interactions that influences children to make the transition from Piaget's stage of moral constraint to the stage of autonomous morality?

Accepted Answer

A) egalitarian 
B) focused on rule-based games 
C) co-operative 
D) antagonistic 
A) egalitarian 
B) focused on rule-based games 
C) co-operative 
D) antagonistic

Question 7

Which of the following statements constitutes conventional moral reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A) "I shouldn't do that because it is my responsibility to fulfill my duties." 
B) "I shouldn't do that because I will get caught and I don't want to be punished." 
C) "I shouldn't do that because it is not in the best interest of society." 
D) "I shouldn't do that because it won't do me much good." 
A) "I shouldn't do that because it is my responsibility to fulfill my duties." 
B) "I shouldn't do that because I will get caught and I don't want to be punished." 
C) "I shouldn't do that because it is not in the best interest of society." 
D) "I shouldn't do that because it won't do me much good."

Question 8

Which of the following variables is NOT a factor in the increased likelihood of antisocial behavior for children from low socioeconomic status families?

Accepted Answer

A) increased likelihood of being an unplanned child of an adolescent mother 
B) higher levels of controlling parenting 
C) increased frequency of stressors, such as illness and legal problems 
D) higher likelihood of being in a family headed by a single mother 
A) increased likelihood of being an unplanned child of an adolescent mother 
B) higher levels of controlling parenting 
C) increased frequency of stressors, such as illness and legal problems 
D) higher likelihood of being in a family headed by a single mother

Question 9

Sue won't help Claire carry her books even though Claire has a broken leg, simply because it is a hassle to help. What level of prosocial behavior is Sue in?

Accepted Answer

A) Level 1 
B) Level 2 
C) Level 3 
D) Level 4 
A) Level 1 
B) Level 2 
C) Level 3 
D) Level 4

Which of the following parenting practices is LEAST likely to influence children to be sympathetic and to behave in a prosocial manner as they get older?

A child in which of Piaget's stages of moral development does NOT take intentions into account when determining whether a behavior is moral or immoral?

Concern with which of the following properties is characteristic of the most advanced level of prosocial reasoning?

Which is NOT a stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning?

Which of the following traits is NOT a characteristic of peer interactions that influences children to make the transition from Piaget's stage of moral constraint to the stage of autonomous morality?

Which of the following statements constitutes conventional moral reasoning?

Which of the following variables is NOT a factor in the increased likelihood of antisocial behavior for children from low socioeconomic status families?

Sue won't help Claire carry her books even though Claire has a broken leg, simply because it is a hassle to help. What level of prosocial behavior is Sue in?

An Introduction to Child Development

Prenatal Development and the Newborn Period

Biology and Behavior

Theories of Cognitive Development

Perception, Action, and Learning in Infancy

Development of Language and Symbol Use

Conceptual Development

Intelligence and Academic Achievement

Theories of Social Development

Emotional Development

Attachment to Others and Development of Self

The Family

Peer Relationships

Gender Development

Conclusions

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Exam 14: Moral Development

Which of the following parenting practices is LEAST likely to influence children to be sympathetic and to behave in a prosocial manner as they get older?

A child in which of Piaget's stages of moral development does NOT take intentions into account when determining whether a behavior is moral or immoral?

Concern with which of the following properties is characteristic of the most advanced level of prosocial reasoning?

Which is NOT a stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning?

Which of the following traits is NOT a characteristic of peer interactions that influences children to make the transition from Piaget's stage of moral constraint to the stage of autonomous morality?

Which of the following statements constitutes conventional moral reasoning?

Which of the following variables is NOT a factor in the increased likelihood of antisocial behavior for children from low socioeconomic status families?

Sue won't help Claire carry her books even though Claire has a broken leg, simply because it is a hassle to help. What level of prosocial behavior is Sue in?

An Introduction to Child Development

Prenatal Development and the Newborn Period

Biology and Behavior

Theories of Cognitive Development

Perception, Action, and Learning in Infancy

Development of Language and Symbol Use

Conceptual Development

Intelligence and Academic Achievement

Theories of Social Development

Emotional Development

Attachment to Others and Development of Self

The Family

Peer Relationships

Gender Development

Conclusions

Filters