Which Statement About Moral Development in Middle Childhood Is True

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which statement about moral development in middle childhood is true?

• A) School-age children typically say truth telling is always good and lying is always bad.
• B) In middle childhood, children primarily rely on reinforcement to acquire morally relevant behaviors.
• C) During middle childhood, children construct a flexible appreciation of moral rules.
• D) While school-age children think about right and wrong, they usually copy their morality from others.

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Definitions:

Disorganized Child

A child who exhibits a lack of organization in their thoughts, actions, personal space, or time management, often impacting their ability to function effectively.

Difficult Child

A term in developmental psychology that describes children who are more challenging to raise due to their temperament, behavior, or the parent-child interaction.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

are a range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication.

Secure Attachment

A healthy emotional bond formed in childhood, where the child feels safe and understood by their caregiver.