According to Kohlberg's Cognitive-Developmental Theory, Children Progress Through the Stages

question 165

Multiple Choice

According to Kohlberg's cognitive-developmental theory, children progress through the stages of moral development at different rates. Which of the following statements describes children's progress through the stages?

• A) Most children tend to remain in stage 2.
• B) All children eventually reach the highest stage.
• C) Not all children (or adults) reach the highest stage.
• D) Children vary in the sequence in which they progress through each stage.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired: a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Learned Reaction

A behavior or response that has been acquired through experience or conditioning.

Learning

The process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences through study, experience, or teaching.

Behaviour

The actions, reactions, or conduct of an organism, often in response to its environment or stimuli.