Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Children Who

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding children who display heteronomous morality?

• A)They accept change and recognize that rules are merely convenient conventions,subject to change.
• B)They recognize that punishment occurs only if someone witnesses the wrongdoing and that,even then,punishment is not inevitable.
• C)They believe that rules are unchangeable and handed down by all-powerful authorities.
• D)They judge the actions based on intentions of the actor rather than the consequences of the act.

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Definitions:

Interest

The feeling of wanting to learn more about something or to be involved in something; also refers to a charge for borrowing money.

Self-Conscious Emotions

Emotions that require self-awareness, especially consciousness and a sense of “me”; examples include jealousy, empathy, and embarrassment.

Cognitive Reversals

The ability to switch perspectives or understanding that actions can be undone mentally, an important part of cognitive development.

Primary Emotions

Primary emotions are basic emotions that are experienced universally across cultures, such as happiness, sadness, fear, and anger.