Which of the Following Is NOT a Member of a Protected

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a member of a protected class?

• A) Sheena Thomas, a 25-year-old African-American woman
• B) Mark Chung, a 37-year-old Asian-American with a dependent child
• C) Gib Johnson, a 38-year-old Caucasian male, Persian Gulf War veteran
• D) Peggy Sue Smith, a 47-year-old Caucasian female, naturalized U.S. citizen

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Definitions:

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work on children's cognitive development, proposing stages through which children progress as they grow.

Kohlberg

Referring to Lawrence Kohlberg, a psychologist known for his theory of moral development which is based on the concept of moral reasoning.

Moral Development

The process through which individuals develop proper attitudes and behaviors toward other people in society, based on social and cultural norms, laws, and rules.

Preconventional Reasoning

The lowest level in Kohlberg’s theory. At this level, morality is often focused on reward and punishment. The two stages in preconventional reasoning are punishment and obedience orientation (stage 1) and individualism, instrumental purpose, and exchange (stage 2).