Name and Briefly Describe the Two Stages of Moral Reasoning

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Essay

Name and briefly describe the two stages of moral reasoning in children as identified by Jean Piaget. Provide an example of each.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The process by which a living organism or cell maintains stable internal conditions despite changes in its external environment.

Set-Point Theory

The hypothesis that the body regulates its weight and energy levels around a specific baseline, determined by genetics and environmental factors.

Fat Cells

Also known as adipocytes, these cells store energy in the form of fat and play an important role in energy balance.

Drive Theory

A theory in psychology that posits that behavior is motivated by drives that arise from biological needs that demand satisfaction.