Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Children Who

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding children who display heteronomous morality?

• A)They accept change and recognize that rules are merely convenient conventions,subject to change.
• B)They recognize that punishment occurs only if someone witnesses the wrongdoing and that,even then,punishment is not inevitable.
• C)They believe that rules are unchangeable and handed down by all-powerful authorities.
• D)They judge actions based on the intentions of the actor rather than on the consequences of the act.

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Definitions:

Effort

The amount of physical or mental energy put into a task or activity to achieve a particular outcome.

Task

A piece of work to be done or undertaken, often forming part of a larger project or job role.

Reinforcement Theory

A concept in psychology that suggests behavior can be shaped by rewarding or punishing outcomes.

Intrinsic Motivation

The internal drive to perform an activity for its own sake and for the personal rewards it brings.