Exam 12: Moral Development

Research shows that between ages 3 and 6, __________ aggression decreases, whereas __________ aggression increases.

Harshly treated children react with resentment and a chronic sense of being personally threatened, which prompts

Diane's mother threatens to punish her or gives her the silent treatment when Diane does something wrong. This approach

Two-year-old Kanye is able to show clear awareness of his mother's wishes and expectations, and obeys her simple requests and commands. Kanye is demonstrating

Which of the following children will be most successful in dealing with delay of gratification?

Longitudinal research shows that spanking is associated with a

A loss of a sense of safety, desensitization to violence, and a pessimistic view of the future are characteristics of

In his rush to be first in line, 5-year-old Corey knocks down a classmate. Corey has just engaged in __________ aggression.

Cross-cultural research on moral behavior shows that

A major criticism of theories that regard morality as entirely a matter of internalization of societal norms is that

Jelena had a temper tantrum, so she was sent to her room until she was ready to act appropriately. This technique is known as

The existence of postconventional morality is a matter of speculation because

The fact that pride, guilt, empathy, and sympathy require strong caregiving supports to develop indicates that

Which of the following situations challenges Freud's view of conscience development?

Research on collectivist cultures has shown that

Which of the following actions would school-age children consider to be worse in a moral sense?

Disagreements between adolescents and parents are most often

Many studies have tested Gilligan's claim that Kohlberg's approach underestimates the moral maturity of females, and

According to Freud, moral development is largely complete by age

Morality has its roots in which three major aspects of our psychological makeup?