Which Comment Would You Expect to Hear from Gina, Who

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which comment would you expect to hear from Gina, who is in Kohlberg's instrumental orientation stage?

• A) "I'm going to give money to the poor because that's what good people do."
• B) "Sometimes I really hate not being able to run in the hallway, but I know it's important for everyone's safety that students obey school rules."
• C) "If you let me play with your toy, I'll let you play with my toy."
• D) "Even though you're supposed to be at school by 8:00, sometimes being late to school is justified - like when you're late because you stopped to help a friend who got hurt on the way to school."

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Definitions:

Confusion

A mental state characterized by disorientation and difficulty in understanding or making sense of the environment and information.

Self-Esteem

The subjective evaluation or appraisal of one's own worth, value, or significance.

Negative Thoughts

Involves patterns of thinking that are pessimistic, self-critical, or defeatist, and can affect one's mood and mental health.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to improve mental health by identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors and replacing them with healthier ones.