Mr. Sanderson is a 1st grade teacher. He believes in fostering children's tolerance for others, encouraging fairness, and promoting cooperative behavior.
One of his classroom jobs involves leading the lunch line to the school cafeteria, a coveted role among the students. Vanessa has been line leader of the week. It is now the last day of the week and Mr. Sanderson asks Vanessa to allow Jeremy, a brand new student, a chance to lead the line. Mr. Sanderson is upset with Vanessa when she refuses because he feels she is not being kind. What is the best explanation for Vanessa's behavior?
a. At this age, Vanessa is at the premoral stage of prosocial behavior and is unconcerned about other children in the class.
b. At this age, Vanessa can engage in needs-based reasoning but may still have difficulty weighing the needs of others against to her own.
c. At this age, Vanessa recognizes that she has a duty to share, and her selfishness will probably lead to social problems.
d. At this age, Vanessa can not engage in needs-based reasoning so she is unaware that she is being selfish.
Question 2
The language of the DSM-IV-TR can be considered the language of:
a) Pathology
b) Strength
c) Humanistic
d) Holistic
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