Research Suggests That the Majority of Adolescents Probably Function at Which

question 51

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that the majority of adolescents probably function at which of the following moral reasoning levels?

• A) principled
• B) conventional
• C) postconventional
• D) preconventional

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Definitions:

Covert Self-reinforcement

A psychological technique in which individuals reward themselves in subtle, often non-materialistic ways, to positively reinforce their own behavior.

Overt Self-reinforcement

A process in which an individual openly rewards themselves for a behavior, aiming to increase the likelihood of its recurrence.

Self-reward Programs

Techniques or strategies where individuals give themselves rewards for meeting goals or completing tasks to motivate behavior change.

Imaginal Reinforcers

Cognitive behavioral techniques involving the use of imagined rewards to increase the frequency of desired behaviors.