Question 1

The care perspective on moral behavior emphasizes:

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A)  connectedness, interpersonal communication, and relationships.
B)  the rights of the individual.
C)  that individuals stand alone and independently make moral decisions.
D)  social customs and conventions.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Identify three criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

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1.Too much emphasis on moral thought and...

Question 3

Which of the following statements represents a criticism of Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

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A)  Too much emphasis on the influence of environment in moral development.
B)  Too much emphasis on the biological underpinnings of moral development.
C)  Action, not thought, is demonstrative of moral level.
D)  Thought, not action, is demonstrative of moral level.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Students are more likely to cheat under which of the following conditions?

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A)  when teachers closely monitor testing
B)  when student scores are kept private
C)  when consequences for cheating are clear
D)  when students know their peers are cheatingE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Research shows that over the last several years, college-aged students are placing more value on:

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A)  family relationships.
B)  environmental issues.
C)  self-fulfillment and material gain.
D)  global aide and travel.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements is TRUE of Kohlberg's theory as it applies across cultures?

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A)  Support for Kohlberg's first four stages was shown across most cultures, with more diversity at stages 5 and 6.
B)  Support for Kohlberg's last two stages was shown across most cultures, with more diversity at stages 1-4.
C)  None of Kohlberg's stages hold up across cultures.
D)  All of Kohlberg's stages are similarly represented across cultures.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

report that a higher level of _____ was linked to open mindedness, a growth mindset, and higher moral judgment.

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A)  autonomous reasoning
B)  heteronomous reasoning
C)  multicultural experience
D)  universal reasoningE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

What is altruism, and what circumstances are MOST likely to evoke altruism?

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Altruism is an unselfish inter...

Question 9

Hector became a police officer because he believes that members of society prosper from understanding social order, law, justice, and duty.On what moral level does he reason?

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A)  preconventional
B)  conventional
C)  postconventional
D)  heteronomousE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Based on research looking at Gilligan's care perspective versus Kohlberg's justice perspective, the field today takes the stance that:

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A)  males are more likely to use care perspectives than females.
B)  females are more likely to use a justice perspective than males.
C)  girls are slightly more likely to use a care perspective than males.
D)  there are no gender differences in moral reasoning.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

According to Carol Gilligan, when interpreting moral dilemmas, girls more often employ:

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A)  a justice perspective.
B)  a care perspective.
C)  autonomous reasoning.
D)  social conventional rigors.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

What are the two main components of the superego?

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A)  ego and id
B)  ego ideal and conscience
C)  guilt and motivation to avoid feeling guilty
D)  sexual attraction and sexual repressionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

In a recent study of adolescents, what was negatively correlated to school truancy and depression?

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A)  specific religious denominations
B)  higher stage of religious thought
C)  personal conservatism
D)  personal devotion to any religionE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

Approximately what percentage of Americans said that they pray every day (Pew Research Center, 2008) ?

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A)  45 percent
B)  58 percent
C)  75 percent
D)  90 percentE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

During what age period do children transition between Piaget's heteronomous and autonomous morality?

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A)  4 to 7 years
B)  7 to 10 years
C)  10 to 14 years
D)  14 to 17 yearsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Jessica knocks over a vase containing flowers but blames her infant sister for the mess.Jessica believes:

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A)  that punishment is dependent on the amount of damage.
B)  in autonomous morality.
C)  that punishment is dependent on the intent of the perpetrator.
D)  in immanent justice.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

It is unacceptable to lie, steal, cheat, or hurt someone.These are examples of:

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A)  social conventions.
B)  cultural traditions.
C)  moral rules.
D)  justice concepts.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Maya experiences a deep emotional reaction when she speaks to Stephanie about the death of Stephanie's son.Maya imagines herself in Stephanie's situation and feels:

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A)  empathy.
B)  sympathy.
C)  conscience.
D)  guilt.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following did Kohlberg believe is MOST influential in an individual's moral development?

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A)  direct instruction
B)  parent-child relationships
C)  peer interactions
D)  socioeconomic statusE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Young children believe that when a rule is broken, punishment will follow inevitably.This is a belief in:

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A)  immanent justice.
B)  moral justice.
C)  concrete imperatives.
D)  authoritative control.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 13: Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Identify three criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

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Which of the following statements represents a criticism of Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

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Which of the following did Kohlberg believe is MOST influential in an individual's moral development?

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During what age period do children transition between Piaget's heteronomous and autonomous morality?

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Based on research looking at Gilligan's care perspective versus Kohlberg's justice perspective, the field today takes the stance that:

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Young children believe that when a rule is broken, punishment will follow inevitably.This is a belief in:

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Jessica knocks over a vase containing flowers but blames her infant sister for the mess.Jessica believes:

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In a recent study of adolescents, what was negatively correlated to school truancy and depression?

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According to Carol Gilligan, when interpreting moral dilemmas, girls more often employ:

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Approximately what percentage of Americans said that they pray every day (Pew Research Center, 2008) ?

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Hector became a police officer because he believes that members of society prosper from understanding social order, law, justice, and duty.On what moral level does he reason?

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Research shows that over the last several years, college-aged students are placing more value on:

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report that a higher level of _____ was linked to open mindedness, a growth mindset, and higher moral judgment.

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It is unacceptable to lie, steal, cheat, or hurt someone.These are examples of:

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Maya experiences a deep emotional reaction when she speaks to Stephanie about the death of Stephanie's son.Maya imagines herself in Stephanie's situation and feels:

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Students are more likely to cheat under which of the following conditions?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE of Kohlberg's theory as it applies across cultures?

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What is altruism, and what circumstances are MOST likely to evoke altruism?

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The care perspective on moral behavior emphasizes:

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What are the two main components of the superego?

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