Which of the Following Most Accurately Expresses the Relative Emphasis

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately expresses the relative emphasis given to moral attitudes versus moral behavior in Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

• A) Kohlberg's theory focuses on explaining moral attitudes, but not moral behavior.
• B) Kohlberg's theory focuses on explaining moral behavior, but not moral attitudes.
• C) Kohlberg's theory focuses on explaining both moral attitudes and moral behavior.
• D) Kohlberg's theory focuses on explaining theoretical ethics, not moral attitudes or behavior.

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Definitions:

Automatic Processing

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Controlled Processing

A type of cognitive processing that requires conscious, deliberate thought and is typically used in situations requiring attention to detail and complex problem-solving.

Doctrine of Behaviorism

A theory in psychology that focuses on studying observable behaviors rather than the mental processes behind them, and believes that behaviors are learned from the environment.

Social Psychology

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