Kohlberg's Primary Method of Studying the Development of Moral Reason

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True/False

Kohlberg's primary method of studying the development of moral reason was to analyze the responses of children and adults to stories about people faced with moral dilemmas.

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Definitions:

Displacement

In psychology, a defense mechanism where an individual redirects emotional impulses from a real object to a safer substitute target.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism where socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior.

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, thereby avoiding facing uncomfortable emotions.

Person-Centered Approach

A psychological approach developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes human dignity and the self-actualization of individuals, viewing them as inherently good and capable of solving their own problems.