According to longitudinal research, adolescents who engage in moral discussions with parents or peers are __________.

A. apt to become confused
B. likely to develop a type of moral moratorium
C. less secure in their moral thinking
D. more likely to advance in their moral thinking


Answer: D

Psychology

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