What are some criticisms of Kohlberg's theory of moral development? Do you think these criticisms are valid? Explain your thinking
What will be an ideal response?
The main criticisms presented by the text are that (1) the theory is too narrow and
restrictive, because of its focus on reasoning; (2) it only reflects liberal Western
values; and (3) it overlooks male-female differences. Students' opinions on these criticisms will vary, but students should be able to show that they understand
Kohlberg's theory and its critics.
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A cross section of the spinal cord indicates that gray matter is ____
a. densely packed with myelinated axons b. composed mostly of unmyelinated axons c. densely packed with cell bodies and dendrites d. composed only of dendrites
According to the text, injury prevention programs have proven effective in teaching children about all of the following EXCEPT a. escaping fires
b. crossing streets. c. riding bikes safely. d. avoiding strangers.
In terms of physical aging, what is the difference between adults who are considered athletes versus nonathletes?
A. Athletes experience more subtle and gradual declines in physical abilities from the late 30s to the 60s. B. Nonathletes experience more gradual declines because of less damage to ligaments and tendons. C. The muscles and motor skills of nonathletes are more susceptible to damage due to infrequent but more strenuous use. D. Athletes age faster in early adulthood, but the declines are not as noticeable until they reach middle age.
Antonio feels good whenever he sees his favorite supermodel in a magazine or on television. Recently, this supermodel started advertising for a long-distance telephone provider. Now Antonio finds he also has positive feelings about the long-distance telephone company that the supermodel advertises. Antonio's positive feelings toward the long-distance service provider illustrate the classical
conditioning process referred to as: a. second-order conditioning b. stimulus discrimination c. stimulus sensitization d. spontaneous recovery