The third-grade teacher has told a group of students to go to the cabinet and take a box of crayons that they may use during the year. A student who is the last one in line is faced with the moral dilemma of whether to take several boxes, since no one is
watching. The student makes the decision that it would not be proper because the rule did not allow for anyone to take more than one box. This behavior reflects which level of moral reasoning?
a) nonconventional
b) conventional
c) postconventional
d) preconventional
b The student is operating at the conventional level of moral reasoning characterized by rules and expectations of the group- a “law and order” orientation.
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A. induction. B. power assertion. C. relationship maintenance. D. love withdrawal.
It is impossible for students in an American classroom to communicate with a class from a non-English speaking country
A. TRUE B. FALSE
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A. vocational education and career education. B. reducing career guidance in schools. C. early education initiatives. D. none of the above