In Preconventional Morality, the Person

question 72

Multiple Choice

In preconventional morality, the person

• A) obeys out of a sense of social duty.
• B) conforms to gain social approval.
• C) obeys to avoid punishment or to gain concrete rewards.
• D) follows the dictates of his or her conscience.

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Definitions:

Social Phenomena

Events, behaviors, or patterns that occur within the realm of society and influence or are influenced by human behavior on a collective scale.

Anthony Giddens

A British sociologist known for his theory of structuration, which aims to understand the relationship between individual actions and societal structures.

Structures

The arrangement or organization of parts as dominant in a society, or in any particular context, defining its framework and function.

Figuration

A concept in sociology that refers to the dynamic patterns of interdependence among individuals or between individuals and society.