What Is the Ability to Direct Personal Actions and Emotions

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the ability to direct personal actions and emotions?

• A) Self-concept
• B) Responsibility
• C) Self-esteem
• D) Self-regulation

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Definitions:

Beliefs and Feelings

Internal cognitive and emotional states that influence an individual's perceptions and actions.

Moral Development

Refers to the process by which individuals acquire the standards of morality and ethics, understanding the difference between right and wrong.

Lawrence Kohlberg

An American psychologist best known for his theory of stages of moral development.

Cognitive Structures

Mental frameworks that individuals use to organize and interpret information, guiding how they perceive the world.