Kagan's Research Suggests That

question 60

Multiple Choice

Kagan's research suggests that

• A) temperament is fixed in childhood.
• B) parenting can make a difference in temperament.
• C) peers are important in the development of temperament.
• D) unshared environments are important in temperament development.

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Definitions:

Conventional Moral Reasoning

Conventional moral reasoning is the second level in Kohlberg's theory of moral development, where individuals make moral decisions based on societal rules and the expectations of others.

Conventional Moral Reasoning

A level of moral development where individuals make judgments based on conformity to conventional standards of right and wrong.

Autonomous Morality

A stage in moral development where individuals begin to understand that rules and norms are created by people and can be questioned, leading to personal sets of ethical beliefs.

Heteronomous Morality

A stage in moral development where individuals' understanding of right and wrong is based on external authority figures and strict adherence to rules.