Given an Ambiguous Ethical Dilemma,a Particular Child Focuses on Her

question 186

Multiple Choice

Given an ambiguous ethical dilemma,a particular child focuses on her own self-interest and whether the outcome is pleasurable,but does not conform to the rules of law and order or focus on others' disapproval of the behavior.According to Kohlberg's stage theory,in which stage is this child most likely functioning?

• A) preconventional
• B) conventional
• C) preoperational
• D) postconventional

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Definitions:

Activation Energy

Activation energy is the minimum quantity of energy that a chemical species must possess in order to undergo a specified reaction.

Kinetic Energy

The energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

Mechanical Energy

The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in a physical system, representing the ability to do work.

Electromagnetic Energy

Electromagnetic energy is a form of energy that is both electrical and magnetic and travels in waves, including visible light, X-rays, and radio waves.