This Philosopher Argued That Self-Interest Motivates People to Form Peaceful

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Multiple Choice

This philosopher argued that self-interest motivates people to form peaceful civil societies.

• A)Adam Smith
• B)John Locke
• C)Thomas Hobbes
• D)Jeremy Bentham
• E)John Rawls

Understand the concept of postformal thought and how it integrates relativism and the absence of absolute truths in problem-solving.

Comprehend how cognitive development theories apply to real-life scenarios and problem-solving in adulthood, including the concepts of specialization of thought and the application of intelligence to long-term goals.

Understand the foundational principles of Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Identify and describe the main components of Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory of cognitive development.

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Definitions:

Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience, often highlighted in discussions of learning and recovery after injury.

Developmental Science

An interdisciplinary field that studies how people grow, change, and stay the same over the course of their lives, from conception to death.

Innately Good

A philosophical and psychological concept suggesting that humans are born with a predisposition towards goodness and moral behavior.

Intelligence Test

A universally applied testing instrument intended to evaluate human intellect and mental capabilities.