Glenn Found a Stray Cat and "Adopted" It

question 20

Multiple Choice

Glenn found a stray cat and "adopted" it. If Glenn is typical of the majority of Americans, how will he come to view himself in relationship to the cat?

• A) Glenn will see himself as a father figure and may refer to himself as "Daddy" when talking to the cat.
• B) Glenn will keep the cat fed, but will otherwise generally ignore the animal.
• C) Glenn will find himself increasingly resentful of the cat because of the extra expense and time that is required to care for a pet.
• D) According to statistics, Glenn will probably neglect the animal because it did not cost him anything.

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Definitions:

Autonomous Morality

A stage in moral development where individuals begin to understand that rules and norms are created by people and can be questioned, leading to personal sets of ethical beliefs.

Heteronomous Morality

A stage in moral development where individuals' understanding of right and wrong is based on external authority figures and strict adherence to rules.

Preconventional Moral Reasoning

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development where moral reasoning is based on external consequences and rewards.

Irony

A situation where the outcome is contrary to what was expected, often in a humorous or poignant manner.