Question 1

Regarding morality, SITUATIONAL COMPLIANCE is to COMMITTED COMPLIANCE as ____ is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) LAW :: ANARCHY 
B) OEDIPUS :: ELECTRA 
C) OBEDIENCE :: COOPERATION 
D) RELATIONAL AGGRESSION :: RETALIATORY AGGRESSION 
A) LAW :: ANARCHY 
B) OEDIPUS :: ELECTRA 
C) OBEDIENCE :: COOPERATION 
D) RELATIONAL AGGRESSION :: RETALIATORY AGGRESSION

Question 2

In various countries, a strong positive correlation of age with moral reasoning maturity has been reported. This outcome ____ Kohlberg's moral reasoning theory.

Accepted Answer

A) supports 
B) is theoretically neutral toward 
C) partly supports and also partly disconfirms 
D) disconfirms 
A) supports 
B) is theoretically neutral toward 
C) partly supports and also partly disconfirms 
D) disconfirms

Question 3

Evidence from a number of different research studies supports three aspects of Kohlberg's theory of moral development. Identify each aspect of his theory that has been supported by subsequent research.

Accepted Answer

The three aspects of Kohlberg's theory o

Question 4

In which of these countries do children display the LEAST altruistic behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Philippines 
B) Mexico 
C) United States 
D) Kenya (Africa) 
A) Philippines 
B) Mexico 
C) United States 
D) Kenya (Africa)

Question 5

The child's personal values (ethical principles) serve him or her to

Accepted Answer

A) judge what is right vs. wrong, even when adults are absent from the situation. 
B) detect others' false or misleading statements. 
C) be polite and courteous to others. 
D) report to police any disloyal statements heard from parents. 
A) judge what is right vs. wrong, even when adults are absent from the situation. 
B) detect others' false or misleading statements. 
C) be polite and courteous to others. 
D) report to police any disloyal statements heard from parents.

Question 6

A child in Kohlberg's "good boy/girl" stage of moral development might justify returning a wallet full of money by maintaining that

Accepted Answer

A) such actions are usually rewarded. 
B) such acts help maintain social order. 
C) nice people perform such acts of kindness. 
D) one might be punished for spending another person's money. 
A) such actions are usually rewarded. 
B) such acts help maintain social order. 
C) nice people perform such acts of kindness. 
D) one might be punished for spending another person's money.

Question 7

The conceptualization of morality EXCLUDES a(n) ____ component.

Accepted Answer

A) behavioral 
B) physiological 
C) cognitive 
D) affective or emotional 
A) behavioral 
B) physiological 
C) cognitive 
D) affective or emotional

Question 8

From middle childhood through adolescence, the rate of physical aggression (fighting) tends to

Accepted Answer

A) increase. 
B) remain stable for girls but increase for boys. 
C) remain stable for boys or for girls. 
D) decline. 
A) increase. 
B) remain stable for girls but increase for boys. 
C) remain stable for boys or for girls. 
D) decline.

Question 9

Barnie, age eight, is a bully. He fights to get others to pay their allowances to him. This exemplifies

Accepted Answer

A) instrumental aggression. 
B) hostile aggression. 
C) inhibitory control. 
D) negative reinforcement. 
A) instrumental aggression. 
B) hostile aggression. 
C) inhibitory control. 
D) negative reinforcement.

Question 10

Children who display committed compliance are those who display all of the following attributes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) a high motivation to comply with parental demands. 
B) a high sensitivity to the parents' emotional responses to their behavior. 
C) the experience of pride and shame. 
D) an interest in earning reinforcement for their deeds. 
A) a high motivation to comply with parental demands. 
B) a high sensitivity to the parents' emotional responses to their behavior. 
C) the experience of pride and shame. 
D) an interest in earning reinforcement for their deeds.

Question 11

Based on the research presented, write a "recipe" for producing an aggressive child, i.e., describe those practices, attitudes, and other factors found to be associated with aggressiveness.

Accepted Answer

(a) Cross-cultural research suggests tha

Question 12

Jeanna is a mature moral reasoner. When Jenna encounters someone she dislikes in need of help, she will

Accepted Answer

A) not help because she does not like the person. 
B) not help because it is important to maintain consistency. 
C) help because it will make her look good. 
D) help because it is the right thing to do. 
A) not help because she does not like the person. 
B) not help because it is important to maintain consistency. 
C) help because it will make her look good. 
D) help because it is the right thing to do.

Question 13

Limiting children's exposure to violent TV and video games

Accepted Answer

A) appears to have little effect on children's aggression. 
B) increases children's aggression. 
C) can reduce children's aggression. 
D) improves academic performance. 
A) appears to have little effect on children's aggression. 
B) increases children's aggression. 
C) can reduce children's aggression. 
D) improves academic performance.

Question 14

Identify three factors that may contribute to social class differences in levels of aggression and antisocial conduct.

Accepted Answer

1) Economic inequality: Social class dif

Question 15

Which of these is NOT among the various criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A) Its principles are focused on individualists. 
B) Moral reasoning by gays/lesbians is ignored. 
C) The theory is gender-biased in favor of men/boys. 
D) Moral affect and behavior are ignored. 
A) Its principles are focused on individualists. 
B) Moral reasoning by gays/lesbians is ignored. 
C) The theory is gender-biased in favor of men/boys. 
D) Moral affect and behavior are ignored.

Question 16

A child who attacks a victim in order to obtain possession of a ball engages in

Accepted Answer

A) instrumental aggression. 
B) retaliation. 
C) hostile aggression. 
D) prosocial aggression. 
A) instrumental aggression. 
B) retaliation. 
C) hostile aggression. 
D) prosocial aggression.

Question 17

Which two types of children are similar because both apply the hostile attributional bias about aggression?

Accepted Answer

A) Provocative victims and reactive aggressors 
B) Altruistic helpers and relational aggressors 
C) Authoritative parents and passive victims 
D) Instrumental aggressors and relational aggressors 
A) Provocative victims and reactive aggressors 
B) Altruistic helpers and relational aggressors 
C) Authoritative parents and passive victims 
D) Instrumental aggressors and relational aggressors

Question 18

Differentiate between sympathetic empathic arousal and self-oriented distress.

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic empathic arousal and self-or

Question 19

A parent's affective explanation is one that

Accepted Answer

A) identifies the action's target as a friend or foe. 
B) describes the harm or distress that the child's action has caused others. 
C) presumes that the child's moral reasoning is at the conventional level. 
D) balances proactive and reactive aggression. 
A) identifies the action's target as a friend or foe. 
B) describes the harm or distress that the child's action has caused others. 
C) presumes that the child's moral reasoning is at the conventional level. 
D) balances proactive and reactive aggression.

Question 20

"Moral socialization" refers to the child's

Accepted Answer

A) acceptance of socialist economic theory. 
B) refusal to join delinquent gangs. 
C) learning of ethical principles. 
D) avoidance of love withdrawal. 
A) acceptance of socialist economic theory. 
B) refusal to join delinquent gangs. 
C) learning of ethical principles. 
D) avoidance of love withdrawal.

Regarding morality, SITUATIONAL COMPLIANCE is to COMMITTED COMPLIANCE as is to .

In various countries, a strong positive correlation of age with moral reasoning maturity has been reported. This outcome ____ Kohlberg's moral reasoning theory.

Evidence from a number of different research studies supports three aspects of Kohlberg's theory of moral development. Identify each aspect of his theory that has been supported by subsequent research.

In which of these countries do children display the LEAST altruistic behavior?

The child's personal values (ethical principles) serve him or her to

A child in Kohlberg's "good boy/girl" stage of moral development might justify returning a wallet full of money by maintaining that

The conceptualization of morality EXCLUDES a(n) ____ component.

From middle childhood through adolescence, the rate of physical aggression (fighting) tends to

Barnie, age eight, is a bully. He fights to get others to pay their allowances to him. This exemplifies

Children who display committed compliance are those who display all of the following attributes EXCEPT

Based on the research presented, write a "recipe" for producing an aggressive child, i.e., describe those practices, attitudes, and other factors found to be associated with aggressiveness.

Jeanna is a mature moral reasoner. When Jenna encounters someone she dislikes in need of help, she will

Limiting children's exposure to violent TV and video games

Identify three factors that may contribute to social class differences in levels of aggression and antisocial conduct.

Which of these is NOT among the various criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning?

A child who attacks a victim in order to obtain possession of a ball engages in

Which two types of children are similar because both apply the hostile attributional bias about aggression?

Differentiate between sympathetic empathic arousal and self-oriented distress.

A parent's affective explanation is one that

"Moral socialization" refers to the child's

Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Its Research Strategies

Hereditary Influences on Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Infancy

Physical Development: the Brain, the Body, Motor Skills, and Sexual Development

Cognitive Development: Piagets Theory and Vygotskys Sociocultural Viewpoint

Cognitive Development: Information-Processing Perspectives

Intelligence: Measuring Mental Performance

Development of Language and Communication Skills

Emotional Development, Temperament, and Attachment

Development of the Self-Concept

Sex Differences and Gender-Role Development

The Context of Development I: the Family

The Context of Development

Filters

Exam 13: Aggression, Altruism, and Moral Development

Regarding morality, SITUATIONAL COMPLIANCE is to COMMITTED COMPLIANCE as ____ is to ____.

In various countries, a strong positive correlation of age with moral reasoning maturity has been reported. This outcome ____ Kohlberg's moral reasoning theory.

Evidence from a number of different research studies supports three aspects of Kohlberg's theory of moral development. Identify each aspect of his theory that has been supported by subsequent research.

In which of these countries do children display the LEAST altruistic behavior?

The child's personal values (ethical principles) serve him or her to

A child in Kohlberg's "good boy/girl" stage of moral development might justify returning a wallet full of money by maintaining that

The conceptualization of morality EXCLUDES a(n) ____ component.

From middle childhood through adolescence, the rate of physical aggression (fighting) tends to

Barnie, age eight, is a bully. He fights to get others to pay their allowances to him. This exemplifies

Children who display committed compliance are those who display all of the following attributes EXCEPT

Based on the research presented, write a "recipe" for producing an aggressive child, i.e., describe those practices, attitudes, and other factors found to be associated with aggressiveness.

Jeanna is a mature moral reasoner. When Jenna encounters someone she dislikes in need of help, she will

Limiting children's exposure to violent TV and video games

Identify three factors that may contribute to social class differences in levels of aggression and antisocial conduct.

Which of these is NOT among the various criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning?

A child who attacks a victim in order to obtain possession of a ball engages in

Which two types of children are similar because both apply the hostile attributional bias about aggression?

Differentiate between sympathetic empathic arousal and self-oriented distress.

A parent's affective explanation is one that

"Moral socialization" refers to the child's

Introduction to Developmental Psychology and Its Research Strategies

Hereditary Influences on Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Infancy

Physical Development: the Brain, the Body, Motor Skills, and Sexual Development

Cognitive Development: Piagets Theory and Vygotskys Sociocultural Viewpoint

Cognitive Development: Information-Processing Perspectives

Intelligence: Measuring Mental Performance

Development of Language and Communication Skills

Emotional Development, Temperament, and Attachment

Development of the Self-Concept

Sex Differences and Gender-Role Development

The Context of Development I: the Family

The Context of Development

Filters

Regarding morality, SITUATIONAL COMPLIANCE is to COMMITTED COMPLIANCE as is to .