At the Preconventional Level,the Child Decides If Things Are Good

question 240

Multiple Choice

At the preconventional level,the child decides if things are good or bad (moral) on the basis of whether they

• A) are against the law.
• B) bring punishment or reward.
• C) are in accord with social rules.
• D) fit the child's own sense of "rightness."

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Definitions:

Subjective Fault

A legal concept where an individual's personal judgment or intention affects the determination of liability or guilt.

Vicarious Liability

A legal doctrine that holds a person or entity legally responsible for the actions of another person, even if they were not directly involved in the incident, commonly applied in employer-employee relationships.

Sixth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that guarantees rights to criminal defendants, including the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, to be informed of criminal charges, and to counsel.

Double Jeopardy

A legal principle that prohibits an individual from being tried twice for the same offense.