When Asked, "Why Is It Wrong to Take a Friend's

question 145

Multiple Choice

When asked, "Why is it wrong to take a friend's toy and not give it back?" Alexander, who is at Kohlberg's preconventional level of moral development, responds,

• A) "I know it is wrong."
• B) "It's not wrong; she needs to share it with me, because she has more than me."
• C) "Mommy and Daddy might get angry with me."
• D) "We must respect what belongs to others."

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Definitions:

Gender-Typed Play

Play activities that conform to cultural norms and expectations for a child's gender, often reinforcing traditional gender roles.

Androgyny

Possessing or exhibiting both masculine and feminine characteristics, traits, or behaviors, not confined by traditional gender roles.

Gender-Role Transcendence

The concept that individuals should be perceived and judged by their personal characteristics and not by their gender role expectations.

Physical Similarities

Refers to the observable traits or characteristics that individuals share, making them appear alike.