Based on Gilligan's (1982) Model, Who Is Operating at the Initial

question 38

Multiple Choice

Based on Gilligan's (1982) model, who is operating at the initial stage of moral development?

• A) Walter, who always bases his decisions on the law
• B) Grace, who always bases her decisions on caring for others
• C) Jim, who always bases his decisions on caring for the less fortunate
• D) Kerry, who always bases her decisions on the most non-violent alternative

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Definitions:

Erikson

Psychologist Erik H. Erikson, known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings, identifying eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Theory

a systematically organized set of concepts, propositions, and definitions that project a coherent view of phenomena by specifying relations among variables, with the purpose of explaining and predicting phenomena.

Shame And Doubt

A stage in Erickson's psychosocial development theory where toddlers face challenges in developing personal control and a sense of autonomy.

Benjamin

A name and not a key term in most academic or scientific contexts, thus NO applicable academic or scientific definition here.