Rodin and Langer Conducted a Study of Nursing Home Residents,and

question 61

Multiple Choice

Rodin and Langer conducted a study of nursing home residents,and found that residents were more likely to live longer if ___.

• A) other people took care of all their daily decisions and hassles
• B) they didn't experience any stress
• C) they were given more control over daily decisions
• D) they had a lot of low-level stressors to keep them occupied

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Definitions:

Moral Reasoning

The process by which individuals make decisions about what is right and wrong, often reflecting their values and ethical principles.

Kohlberg's Theory

A theory of moral development proposing that the process follows a series of stages, from basic obedience to complex principles of justice and human rights.

Cognitive Development

The process by which a person perceives, thinks, and gains understanding of their world through the interaction and influence of genetic and learned factors.

Piaget's Theory

A comprehensive theory developed by Jean Piaget that explains the stages of cognitive development in children, focusing on how they acquire, construct, and use knowledge.