The Level of Moral Reasoning Where the Individual Focuses on Whether

question 181

Multiple Choice

The level of moral reasoning where the individual focuses on whether behavior maintains the social order when making a moral decision is:

• A)the conventional level of moral reasoning
• B)the preconventional level of moral reasoning
• C)the postconventional level of moral reasoning
• D)the heteronomous level of moral reasoning

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Definitions:

George Kelly

An American psychologist known for his theory of personal constructs, which suggests that individuals use personal systems to understand and predict the world.

Hierarchy of Needs

A theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that suggests human needs are organized in a hierarchical structure, starting from basic physiological needs to higher levels of needs such as self-actualization.

Self-actualization

The achievement of realizing one’s capabilities and talents, viewed as a fundamental desire or necessity inherent in all individuals.

Abraham Maslow

A psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology regarding human motivation based on a pyramid of needs.