Regarding Moral Development, Which of the Following Statements Is\are TRUE

question 276

Multiple Choice

Regarding moral development, which of the following statements is\are TRUE?

• A)Moral development starts in adolescence and ends during middle adulthood.
• B)Moral development comes into sharper focus as abstract thinking decreases.
• C)Moral development encompasses the values and beliefs that guide responsible behavior.
• D)Moral development is characterized by all of these.

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Definitions:

Moral Development

The process by which individuals develop their understanding of morality and ethical behavior, often conceptualized as progressing through stages.

Gender Differences

Variations in characteristics, behaviors, or roles typically associated with being male or female.

Kohlberg's Model

A theory proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg that outlines stages of moral development in individuals, emphasizing the progression of moral reasoning capability.

Ethical Theories

Philosophical ideas about what is morally right and wrong or good and bad.