A Theory That Explains a Behavior Primarily in Terms of Why

question 13

Multiple Choice

A theory that explains a behavior primarily in terms of why it happens is which of the following?

• A) a mechanistic theory
• B) a typology
• C) a functional theory
• D) a hypothesis

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Definitions:

Moral Notion

A concept related to the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong.

Moral Conviction

A strongly held belief in the rightness or wrongness of actions, which guides moral behavior and judgments.

Social Conventional Reasoning

Focuses on conventional rules established by social consensus, as opposed to moral reasoning that stresses ethical issues.

Social Consensus

Agreement among members of a group or society on beliefs, values, or behaviors.