Regarding Moral Development, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 382

Multiple Choice

Regarding moral development, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The majority of studies have found significant differences between men and women in overall moral reasoning abilities.
• B)Both men and women may use caring and justice to make moral decisions.
• C)Whether a person bases their decisions on caring or justice depends on the situation they face.
• D)Our best moral choices combine justice and caring, reason and emotion, which may be what is meant by wisdom.

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Definitions:

Formal Operations

The final stage of cognitive development in Jean Piaget's theory, marked by the ability to think abstractly and to understand hypothetical concepts.

Concrete Operations

A stage in cognitive development, as theorized by Jean Piaget, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Formal Operational Stage

The Formal Operational Stage is the final stage in Piaget's cognitive development theory, starting at around age 12, where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and understand hypothetical situations.

Specified Age

A particular age or age group that is mentioned or targeted for a specific purpose or study.