Because Most Adults in Our Society Have Internalized Society's Norms

question 46

Multiple Choice

Because most adults in our society have internalized society's norms about what's right and wrong but do not necessarily have a true conscience, personality theorist Loevinger believed that they fall into the _______________ stage of ego development.

• A) Introverted-Extraverted
• B) Assimilation-Accommodation
• C) Autonomy-shame/doubt
• D) Conscientious-Conformist

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Definitions:

Experimental Group

The experimental group in a study is the group that receives the treatment or intervention being tested, allowing researchers to assess the effect of the treatment.

Single-Blind

An experimental procedure where the participants do not know which group (control or experimental) they are in, to reduce bias.

Simple Behavior

Refers to basic actions or responses that are not complex or complicated, often innate and requiring minimal processing, such as a reflex.

Animal Research

Scientific studies conducted on non-human animals, often to understand human physiology, behavior, diseases, and the effects of drugs.