Ruth Is Looking at a New Toy at the Mall

question 74

Multiple Choice

Ruth is looking at a new toy at the mall.She really wants to take it home,but has no money.She decides not to steal it because she's afraid that she'll be severely punished if she does.Lawrence Kohlberg would say that Ruth's decision is based on her thinking at the _____ level of moral reasoning.

• A)conventional
• B)preconventional
• C)postconventional
• D)anticonventional

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Definitions:

Third Wave

Describes the third generation of behavioral and cognitive psychotherapies that incorporate mindfulness and acceptance strategies, aiming at greater psychological flexibility.

Standard CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that follows established protocols to address and modify dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.

Acceptance

The process or act of receiving or acknowledging something as valid, true, or suitable, often used in the context of psychological well-being and social interactions.

Cognitive Distancing

The practice of observing one's thoughts and beliefs as temporary, rather than accurate reflections of reality, allowing for a more objective and less emotional response.