When Children Considered to Have an Intellectual Disability Were Moved

question 306

Multiple Choice

When children considered to have an intellectual disability were moved from an orphanage to more stimulating environments,

• A) their IQ scores improved slightly by five to ten IQ points.
• B) they became better adjusted and happier, but did not improve intellectually.
• C) their IQ test scores rose an average of 29 points.
• D) neither their IQ nor their emotional adjustment showed any improvement.

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Definitions:

Kohlberg's Model

A theory proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg that outlines the stages of moral development in individuals.

Moral Development

The process through which individuals acquire and understand values, ethics, and principles that guide their behavior towards what is considered right or wrong.

Preconventional

A stage in moral development characterized by an individual's obedience to rules based on external consequences rather than internalized values or principles.

Self-Control

Self-control is the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses, aiming for long-term goals.