Maria Believes That If a Rule Is Broken, Punishment Will

question 153

Multiple Choice

Maria believes that if a rule is broken, punishment will be meted out immediately. In the context of Jean Piaget's theory of moral development, this scenario indicates that Maria believes in the concept of

• A) immanent justice.
• B) restorative justice.
• C) reciprocal socialization.
• D) egocentrism.

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Definitions:

Transfer Payments

Payments made by governments to individuals without the expectation of a direct service or goods in return, such as welfare checks.

Means-tested Income Transfers

Financial transfers or benefits given to individuals or families whose income falls below a certain level, aimed at reducing poverty and income inequality.

Transfer Recipients

Individuals or entities that receive benefits or payments from government programs without providing goods or services in return.

Samaritan's Dilemma

A dilemma faced by a benefactor who must decide the extent of assistance to a beneficiary, knowing that too much help can lead to dependency.