In a Laboratory,smokers Are Asked to "Drive" Using a Computerized

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Multiple Choice

In a laboratory,smokers are asked to "drive" using a computerized driving simulator equipped with a stick shift and a gas pedal.The objective is to maximize the distance covered by driving as fast as possible on a winding road while avoiding rear-end collisions.Some of the participants smoke a real cigarette immediately before climbing into the driver's seat.Others smoke a fake cigarette without nicotine.You are interested in comparing how many collisions the two groups have.In this study,the group who smokes the cigarette without nicotine is _____________________.

• A)the control group
• B)the driving simulator
• C)the experimental group
• D)the no-control group

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Definitions:

Preconventional Moral Reasoning

The first level in Kohlberg’s theory of moral development, where behavior is guided by consequences, including rewards and punishments, rather than by societal standards or ethical principles.

Autonomous Morality

Piaget’s second stage of morality in which children have a more flexible view of rules as they begin to value fairness and equality and account for factors like act, intent, and situation.

Heteronomous Morality

Piaget’s first stage of morality when children become aware of rules and view them as absolute and unalterable.

Mutual Perspective Taking

The ability to understand the thoughts and feelings of others from their viewpoint as well as one's own.