Multiple Choice
In the context of developmental psychology, why is life skills instruction enhanced by teaching a child to self-monitor his or her own efforts?
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1. Introduction to Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Multiple Choice
In preconventional reasoning, children typically make moral decisions based on which of the following?
A
The expectations and approval of others
B
The consequences of their actions, such as rewards and punishments
C
Internalized ethical principles and a sense of justice
D
A desire to uphold social order and follow laws
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that preconventional reasoning is the first level in Kohlberg's stages of moral development, typically seen in children.
Recognize that in this stage, moral decisions are primarily based on direct consequences to the self, such as rewards and punishments, rather than social approval or abstract principles.
Compare the options given: 'expectations and approval of others' relates more to conventional reasoning, 'internalized ethical principles' relate to postconventional reasoning, and 'desire to uphold social order' also fits conventional reasoning.
Identify that the correct choice aligns with the focus on consequences of actions, which is characteristic of preconventional reasoning.
Conclude that children at this stage make moral decisions based on the tangible outcomes of their behavior, like rewards and punishments.
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