In Evaluating Misbehavior,children in Piaget's First Stage of Moral Reasoning

question 113

Multiple Choice

In evaluating misbehavior,children in Piaget's first stage of moral reasoning are likely to

• A)see the intention behind an action rather than the physical consequences of an offense.
• B)see the physical consequences of an offense rather than the intention behind the act.
• C)favor mild punishment that helps the culprit understand why an act is wrong.
• D)see that more than one point of view may exist.

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