Moral Development MCQs
Moral Development MCQs
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1: Piaget’s first stage of morality when children become aware of rules and view them as sacred and unalterable is heteronomous morality
A. True
B. False
2: Autonomous morality is piaget's ____ stage of morality in which children have a more flexible view of rules, believing that rules are self-chosen rather than simply imposed upon them.
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Zero
3: Kohlberg’s first level of reasoning in which young children’s behavior is governed by punishment and gaining rewards is called
A. Preconventional reasoning
B. Conventional moral reasoning
C. Post conventional moral reasoning
D. Conventional reasoning
4: Kohlberg’s third level of moral reasoning emphasizing autonomous decision-making based on principles such as valuing human dignity is called
A. Preconventional reasoning
B. Conventional moral reasoning
C. Post conventional moral reasoning
D. Conventional reasoning
5: Kohlberg’s third level of moral reasoning emphasizing autonomous decision-making based on principles such as valuing human dignity is called
A. Preconventional reasoning
B. Conventional moral reasoning
C. Post conventional moral reasoning
D. Conventional reasoning
6: Gilligan’s feminine mode of moral reasoning, characterized by a desire to maintain relationships and a responsibility to avoid hurting others is called
A. Care orientation
B. Justice orientation
C. Proper orientation
D. Good orientation
7: A male mode of moral reasoning proposed by Gilligan that emphasizes the abstract principles of fairness and individualism is known as
A. Care orientation
B. Justice orientation
C. Proper orientation
D. Good orientation
8: Actions that are oriented toward others for the pure sake of helping, without a reward is called
A. Social behavior
B. Presocial behavior
C. Prosocial behavior
D. None of these
9: ___ is the capacity to understand another person’s emotions and concerns.
A. Empathy
B. Discipline
C. Gratification
D. Stratification
10: ____ is the methods a parent uses to teach and socialize children.
A. Empathy
B. Discipline
C. Gratification
D. Stratification
11: Strategy to control children’s behavior that relies on reasoning and discussion is inductive discipline
A. True
B. False
12: A discipline technique in which a child is removed from a situation for a period of time is called
A. Time in
B. Time up
C. Time out
D. Time on
13: Delay of gratification is a measure of self-control in which researchers administer tasks in which children have to wait a period of time to achieve a reward.
A. True
B. False
14: Behavior that harms others, is disruptive or hostile, or that transgresses social norms is ____ behavior
A. Social
B. Antisocial
C. Normal
D. Positive
15: Aggression is the Behavior that harms or violates the rights of others, whether overtly or covertly
A. True
B. False
16: Harming someone through nonphysical acts aimed at harming a person’s connections with others, such as by exclusion and rumor spreading is called
A. Reactive aggression
B. Non Reactive aggression
C. Relational aggression
D. None of these
17: Peer victims is ongoing interaction in which a ____ becomes a frequent target of physical, verbal, or social harm by another child or children.
A. Individual
B. Child
C. Elder
D. Parent
18: An impulsive, hostile response to provocation or a blocked goal is called
A. Reactive aggression
B. Non Reactive aggression
C. Relational aggression
D. None of these
19: Bully victim is a child who attacks or inflicts harm on others and who is also attacked or harmed by others; the child is both bully and victim.
A. True
B. False
20: A psychiatric diagnosis that refers to a severe form of antisocial behavior, characterized by aggressive behaviors is conduct disorder
A. True
B. False
21: Refers to religious involvement, sharing the attitudes and beliefs of a religion, and participating in its practices is called
A. Spirituality
B. Religiosity
C. Culturally
D. Emotionally
22: A more general term than religiosity and denotes a search for meaning beyond the self is called
A. Spirituality
B. Religiosity
C. Culturally
D. Emotionally
23: Children learn best when they are ______.
A. Reinforced for good behavior
B. Reinforced for bad behavior
C. Punished in a public location
D. Punished in a private location
24: Aggression used to achieve a goal is called ______.
A. Relational aggression
B. Object-oriented aggression
C. Goal-directed aggression
D. Instrumental aggression
25: According to Gilligan, the most mature forms of moral reasoning incorporate ______.
A. Well-being and care concerns
B. Justice and care concerns
C. Justice and selfish concerns
D. Well-being and selfish concerns
26: Which of the following is a consequence of physical punishment?
A. Physical punishment increases child compliance permanently.
B. Physical punishment increases the rate of social problems in children.
C. Physical punishment reduces the rate of emotional problems in children.
D. Physical punishment reduces the risk of alcohol use when children grow up.
27: Which stage in Kohlberg’s theory of moral reasoning involves children understanding and internalizing the norms and standards of authority figures?
A. Morality of cooperation
B. Morality of constraint
C. Preconventional reasoning
D. Conventional moral reasoning
28: Jenna has been frequently bullied by her classmates for the past few years. She is quick to anger and will yell at anyone who insulter her. Which of the following best describes Jenna’s reaction?
A. Relational aggression
B. Reactive aggression
C. Instrumental aggression
D. Bully aggression
29: Javier is from a religious household. He and his family go to church every Sunday. He attends a religious school where spiritual topics are discussed regularly. As Javier goes through adolescence, what will most likely happen to his religious beliefs?
A. He will likely become more convicted in his beliefs.
B. He will likely disregard his beliefs.
C. He will likely question his beliefs.
D. He will likely experience no change in his beliefs.
30: Which of the following characteristics of children who bully is typical of a girl bully?
A. Uses physical aggression
B. Targets both boys and girls
C. Is verbally passive
D. Spreads rumors about others
31: When Devon’s 5-year-old daughter misbehaves, he responds by saying “Don’t do that! I want to go to your room until you calm down.” He then does not pay attention to her until she behaves. Devon is demonstrating what approach to discipline?
A. Power assertion
B. Induction
C. Love withdrawal
D. Conduct
32: ______ can be summarized as a person’s involvement, attitudes, and participation in a religion.
A. Spirituality
B. Religiosity
C. Justice orientation
D. Care orientation
33: Which stage of Piaget’s perspective on moral reasoning involves children having a more flexible understanding of rules?
A. Morality of cooperation
B. Morality of constraint
C. Preconventional reasoning
D. Conventional moral reasoning
34: ______ is a male-dominated form of moral reasoning that is based on abstract principles.
A. Care orientation
B. Justice orientation
C. Conventional reasoning
D. Postconventional reasoning
35: What emotional ability is considered a motivator for prosocial behavior?
A. Empathy
B. Sympathy
C. Share
D. Experiencing guilt
36: Which of the following is a characteristic of victims of bullying?
A. Victims have few good friends.
B. Victims appear to be physically frail.
C. Victims are more likely to show relational aggression.
D. Victims are more likely to show instrumental aggression.
37: Jenna has been frequently bullied by her classmates for the past few years. She is quick to anger and will yell at anyone who insulter her. Which of the following best describes Jenna’s reaction?
A. Relational aggression
B. Reactive aggression
C. Instrumental aggression
D. Bully aggression
38: Andrea sees her classmate smash her finger and start to cry, so she walks up to her and gives her a hug. Which of the following best describes Andrea’s behavior?
A. Justice orientation
B. Religiosity
C. Empathy
D. Social reciprocity
39: Preconventional morality is to postconventional morality as ________ is to ________.
A. Caring relationship; ethical principles
B. Self-interest; social approval
C. Social approval; self-interest
D. Self-interest; ethical principles
E. Rule-breaking; rule-following
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