Most Adults Are at the ________ Level of Moral Development

question 79

Multiple Choice

Most adults are at the ________ level of moral development.

• A)unconventional
• B)preconventional
• C)conventional
• D)principled

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Definitions:

Formal-operational Thought

A concept in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, referring to the ability (typically from adolescence onwards) to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Asynchronous Growth

Unbalanced growth, such as the growth that occurs during the early part of adolescence and causes many adolescents to appear gawky.

Secular Trend

A historical trend toward increasing adult height and earlier puberty.

Verbal Ability

The capacity to use words effectively for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.