The Levels-Of-Processing Principle Distinguishes Between

question 209

Multiple Choice

The levels-of-processing principle distinguishes between

• A) short-term and sensory memory.
• B) strengths of various long-term memories.
• C) the location in the brain in which various memories are stored.
• D) retroactive and proactive interference.

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Definitions:

Preconventional Morality

The first level in Kohlberg's theory of moral development, where behavior is guided by punishment avoidance and the pursuit of self-interest.

Punishment

The removal of a pleasant stimulus or the application of an unpleasant stimulus, thereby lowering the probability of a response.

Moral Development

The process through which individuals develop proper attitudes and behaviors towards other people in society, based on social and cultural norms, laws, and rules.

Lawrence Kohlberg

An American psychologist best known for his theory of stages of moral development.