Describe Lawrence Kohlberg's research on how people think about moral issues. Answer the following questions: What inspired Kohlberg? In what type of research did he engage? Who were his subjects? How old were they? How did he conduct his research with them? How long did he gather data?
What will be an ideal response?
Kohlberg was inspired by Piaget's theory of moral reasoning. He engaged in longitudinal research with a group of boys, beginning at ages 10, 13, and 16. He interviewed the participants over the next three decades, presenting them with hypothetical dilemmas.
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Which type of test question has the strongest overlap between the probe and the trace?
A. Multiple choice B. Fill in the blank C. Essay D. True/false
The process of compensation involves
A) choosing manageable life goals. B) developing other strategies to pursue goals when your resources decline. C) paying back those who assisted you in achieving your goals. D) using and enhancing your resources in order to pursue your life goals.
Which is incorrect?
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