Exam 15: Cognitive Processes in Adolescents

In Canada, _____ percent of youth feel connected to spiritual ideas and a sense of the sacred in life.

How can parents best help their children develop higher forms of moral reasoning?

Which of the following does Carol Gilligan believe forms the basis of moral reasoning in women?

Critics of Kohlberg's theory have noted that not all cultures have the same emphasis on ________ that is found in Western cultures and in Kohlberg's theory.

In a research study, Dr. Howard has children respond to the Heinz dilemma. What is he studying?

Rebecca responded to the Heinz dilemma by saying "Heinz shouldn't steal the drug because stealing is against the law and our society has to outlaw theft in order to be a good place to live." Rebecca is in Kohlberg's ________ stage of moral reasoning.

Which comment would you expect to hear from Gina, who is in Kohlberg's instrumental orientation stage?

Children who are more spiritual tend to be

Which of the following is not true of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Spirituality and religiosity are

Three-year-old Sadie understands very well what people are saying to her but she is not always effective in conveying her thoughts to others. In other words, Sadie's _______ language ability exceeds her _______ language ability.

When formal operational thinkers are faced with a problem such as figuring out what combination of clear liquids will produce a blue liquid, they will

According to Donald Super's theory of vocational choice, ________ plays a major role in an adolescent's choice of a career.

Who is likely to be able to answer a hypothetical question such as, "What would happen if no one had to work anymore?"

During Super's ________ phase of career development, individuals limit their career possibilities by learning more about specific lines of work and starting to obtain the training required for a job.

The formal operational child approaches problems by

Peter has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He is probably more likely than other children to

According to Carol Gilligan, individuals in the first stage of moral reasoning are

The lack of discussion in psychology textbooks about religious and spiritual development could be due to

When adolescents are presented with information that is either consistent or inconsistent with their beliefs,