Which of the Following Statements About Moral Reasoning and Moral

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about moral reasoning and moral behavior is true?

• A) Adolescents with high levels of moral disengagement tend to display the most moral behavior.
• B) There is little correlation between an adolescent's moral reasoning and his or her moral behavior.
• C) Situational factors influence moral choices.
• D) Adolescents with advanced moral reasoning tend to be more conformist in their moral behavior.

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Definitions:

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those of external groups in judgment and behavior.

Performance Boost

An improvement in performance, often due to certain interventions, motivations, or conditions.

Dual Process Approach

A cognitive theory that proposes there are two distinct systems in the mind, one intuitive and fast, and the other deliberative and slow, influencing decision making and reasoning.

Reflective Processes

Cognitive operations that involve deliberate, conscious thinking and evaluation, typically guiding decision-making and behavior based on reflection.