Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Moral Development in Early

question 289

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes moral development in early childhood?

• A)Children at this age are not yet able to experience empathy.
• B)Socioemotional emotions such as shame and pride first appear.
• C)Perspective taking and being able to understand how others think and feel make children more empathic at this age.
• D)Young children inherently know the rules and expectations of their culture without needing to be taught.

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Definitions:

Ascending Fibres

Nerve fibers that carry information from the body's sensory receptors upward to the brain, particularly pertinent to the sensory pathways.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a central role in regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, vivid dreams, and increased brain activity.

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness and alertness.