Cognitive-Developmental Theory Suggests That

question 67

Multiple Choice

Cognitive-developmental theory suggests that:

• A) people help others because of a personal set of values and attitudes which oblige them to provide assistance in certain situations
• B) people behave prosocially only when their behaviour is judged by others
• C) people behave prosocially to ensure that others will treat them in the same way
• D) prosocial behaviour is acquired through reinforcement and self-attributions
• E) people behave prosocially only to avoid punishment

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Definitions:

Auto-suggestion

A psychological technique involving self-induced suggestions that can influence one's thoughts, behaviors, and perceptions.

Social Concession

An act of yielding or accommodating in social contexts, often to maintain harmony or avoid conflict.

Ideal Self

An individual's conception of how they would like to be, embodying their goals and values.

Denied Self

The aspect of a person's identity that they suppress or reject due to internal conflict or societal pressures.