In what stage of Kohlberg's Moral Development Theory do people ...

[biggirl4568]

In what stage of Kohlberg's Moral Development Theory do people make judgments based solely on their own needs?
 
  A) Pre-operational
  B) Post-conventional
  C) Pre-conventional
  D) Conventional

Question 2

The parents of a 12-year-old are hostile to each other, fight frequently, and plan to divorce. The child will move with the mother to another part of town. Which of the following factors will likely have the most negative effect on the child?
 
  A) Going to a different school
  B) Observing the parental fights and wanting to be loyal to both parents
  C) Coping with developmental issues as well as the divorce
  D) Traveling on weekends to be with the father

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
In the pre-conventional stage of Kohlberg's moral development theory, people make judgments based solely on their own needs. In the post-conventional stage, people base judgments on abstract personal principles not necessarily defined by society's laws. In the conventional stage, people consider society's expectations and laws when making moral decisions.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Conflict between parents leads to anger and anxiety in children because they want to be loyal to and please both parents. This feeling of being caught in the middle leads to depression, anxiety, and deviant behavior. Children exposed to a continuing demonstration of hostility demonstrate higher levels of aggressive behavior. The less post-divorce conflict between parents there is, the greater is the child's well-being.