Longitudinal Studies Measuring Individuals' Level of Moral Reasoning Over Time

question 60

Multiple Choice

Longitudinal studies measuring individuals' level of moral reasoning over time found that

• A) many individuals skipped at least one of Kohlberg's stages.
• B) it was common for individuals to regress to lower levels of reasoning.
• C) most individuals progress to the highest levels of reasoning.
• D) higher levels of moral reasoning were more common in older adolescents and adults.

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Definitions:

Gibberellin

A group of plant hormones that stimulate stem elongation, germination, and flowering.

Ethylene

Plant hormone that causes ripening of fruit and is also involved in abscission.

Abscisic Acid

A plant hormone that regulates growth and development, as well as stress responses such as closing stomata during drought conditions.

Auxin

A class of plant hormones that regulate aspects of growth and development, such as cell elongation.