Many Developmentalists Now Believe There Is Actually a Fourth Stage

question 12

True/False

Many developmentalists now believe there is actually a fourth stage of cognitive development called postformal thought.

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Definitions:

Rewards And Punishment

a behavioral principle that posits behavior can be modified by the consequences it produces, with rewards increasing and punishments decreasing the likelihood of a behavior.

Gender Roles

Cultural expectations about what is appropriate behavior for each gender.

Socialization

The acquisition of the norms and roles expected of people in a particular society.

Norms

The unwritten rules that define acceptable behaviors within a society or group.