According to Piaget's Theory of Moral Development, 5- to 7-Year-Old

question 109

Multiple Choice

According to Piaget's theory of moral development, 5- to 7-year-old children are in a stage called __________, in which they believe that rules are created by wise adults, and, therefore, must be followed and cannot be changed.

• A) moral relativism
• B) moral realism
• C) the preconventional level
• D) the conventional level

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Definitions:

Homeostatic

Pertaining to homeostasis, which is the self-regulating process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many essential functions, including regulating temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Hungry

A sensation experienced when one's body signals the need for food intake.

Thirsty

The feeling of needing to drink liquids, often as a result of dehydration or the desire for refreshment.