In What Way Were the Theories of Moral Development Proposed

question 142

Multiple Choice

In what way were the theories of moral development proposed by Freud and Piaget similar?

• A) Both suggested children under the age of 5 would show little concern or awareness of moral issues.
• B) Both believed that moral affect is an important aspect of moral development.
• C) Both saw moral development as occurring in an invariant sequence of four stages.
• D) Both suggested nurturing relationships with parents foster the development of stronger moral values in children.

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