Morality Is Determined Primarily by Its Consequences for the Actor

question 148

Multiple Choice

Morality is determined primarily by its consequences for the actor in the _____ stage of moral development.

• A)preconventional
• B)conventional
• C)postconventional
• D)Formal operational

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychology

Application of Darwinian principles of natural selection and survival of the fittest to individual behavior.

Cognitive Approach

A psychological perspective that focuses on how people think, understand, and know about the world, emphasizing mental functions such as learning, memory, perception, and problem-solving.

Macrosystem

In ecological systems theory, the broader cultural context that shapes an individual's development, including socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and heritage.

Ecological Approach

A perspective or methodology that considers all aspects of the environment, including physical, biological, and social factors, when examining problems or behaviors.