At the Postconventional Stage of Moral Development, Right Versus Wrong

question 17

Multiple Choice

At the postconventional stage of moral development, right versus wrong is established on the basis of:

• A)consequences of various actions for the individual himself.
• B)expectations of one's family and one's society.
• C)stereotypes about what is considered right.
• D)laws, rules, and orders that govern society.
• E)a set of defined, established moral principles.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep, among other functions.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by moodiness, anxiety, and emotional instability.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals found in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.