Explain the Social Cognitive Theory of Moral Development and Distinguish

question 24

Essay

Explain the social cognitive theory of moral development and distinguish between moral competence and moral performance.

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Definitions:

Causal Relationships

A connection between two events where one is understood to be directly responsible for causing the other.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable.

Independent Variables

Independent variables are factors or conditions in experiments that are manipulated or changed by researchers to determine their effects on dependent variables.

Informed Consent

Informed consent is a process in healthcare and research ensuring that a participant or patient is fully aware of all potential risks and implications before agreeing to treatment or participation.