Which Statement Best Describes Moral Development in Older School-Age Children

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes moral development in older school-age children?

• A) They are able to judge an act by the intentions that prompted it rather than just by the consequences.
• B) Rules and judgements become more absolute and authoritarian.
• C) They view rule violations in an isolated context.
• D) They know the rules but cannot understand the reasons behind them.

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Definitions:

Triarchic Theory

A theory of intelligence proposed by Robert Sternberg, that divides intelligence into three aspects: analytical, creative, and practical.

Componential

Relating to the components or elements of a system or theory, often used in the context of intelligence to refer to analytic aspects.

Experiential

Relating to or derived from experience or the process of learning through direct participation or observation.

Contextual

pertains to the circumstances or setting that surrounds and influences an event, idea, or concept, highlighting its relevance in a specific environment.