The Preoperational Child Judges Only the Consequences of an Action

question 35

Multiple Choice

The preoperational child judges only the consequences of an action and cannot center on both consequences and intention. Piaget describes this as

• A)immoral.
• B)objective responsibility.
• C)injustice.
• D)subjective moral judgment.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behavior

Refers to actions or attitudes that can lead to hostility or attacks on others, often stemming from anger or frustration.

Modeling

A method of learning that involves observing and mimicking the behavior of others.

Ineffective Punishment

A form of discipline that fails to decrease the occurrence of a behavior; it may lack consistency, immediacy, or connection to the specific behavior.

Fear

A basic emotion induced by a perceived threat, leading to confrontation with or avoidance of said threat.