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Moral Development Theories Quiz

#1

According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which stage is characterized by adherence to rules and avoidance of punishment?

Preconventional
Explanation

Focuses on obedience and avoiding punishment.

#2

Who proposed the social learning theory of moral development?

Albert Bandura
Explanation

Albert Bandura proposed the social learning theory.

#3

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, what is the focus of the conventional level?

Social order and maintaining relationships
Explanation

Focuses on maintaining social order and relationships.

#4

Who proposed the cognitive-developmental theory of moral development?

Jean Piaget
Explanation

Jean Piaget proposed the cognitive-developmental theory.

#5

Which theorist emphasized the importance of empathy and altruism in moral development?

Carol Gilligan
Explanation

Emphasizes empathy and altruism in moral development.

#6

Which moral development theory suggests that moral judgments are influenced by cultural factors?

Gilligan's Theory of Moral Development
Explanation

Gilligan's Theory emphasizes cultural influences on moral judgments.

#7

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, which level of moral reasoning is characterized by social contract orientation and universal ethical principles?

Postconventional
Explanation

Focuses on principles of justice and universal ethics.

#8

In Piaget's theory of moral development, what is characteristic of the final stage, known as the 'morality of cooperation'?

Respect for individual rights and justice
Explanation

Focuses on respect for individual rights and justice.

#9

What does Carol Gilligan argue regarding moral development in her 'Ethics of Care' perspective?

Females and males may have different moral orientations
Explanation

Argues for different moral orientations based on gender.

#10

Who introduced the concept of 'moral identity' as a key aspect of moral development?

James Rest
Explanation

James Rest introduced the concept of moral identity.

#11

Who proposed the theory of moral development known as the 'Social Intuitionist Model'?

Jonathan Haidt
Explanation

Jonathan Haidt proposed the Social Intuitionist Model.

#12

According to Haidt's Social Intuitionist Model, what primarily shapes moral judgments?

Emotional responses and intuitions
Explanation

Primarily shaped by emotional responses and intuitions.

#13

According to Carol Gilligan, what is the primary difference between the moral orientations of males and females?

Emphasis on justice vs. emphasis on care
Explanation

Difference in emphasis between justice and care.

#14

Who proposed the concept of 'moral imagination' as a key component of moral development?

Carol Gilligan
Explanation

Carol Gilligan proposed the concept of moral imagination.

#15

Who introduced the concept of 'moral pluralism'?

Jonathan Haidt
Explanation

Jonathan Haidt introduced the concept of moral pluralism.

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