Exam 12: Social and Behavioral Socialization Outcomes

Preschoolers are more likely to help persons who

Research on the brain indicates

The ability to understand rules, distinguish right from wrong, and take another person's perspective is which of the three dimensions of morality? _________

Self-regulation, or self control, can be observed in children beginning about age

The presence of more than one belief system is called _________.

List the mesosytem factors contributing to antisocial behavior. Pick one and argue why it might be most influential.

Consider the case of James, who is young, impulsive, and difficult (in temperament) with low self-esteem. James also has parents who use little reasoning and focus on power as a means of control. Using the research noted in your book, explain the outcomes one would expect for James in terms of moral development and behavior.

Self-regulation is related to

According to your text, females exhibit _________ than males.

Which of the following is a biological influence linked to antisocial behavior?

The last of Kohlberg's moral stages is termed _________.

Self-regulatory difficulties can be symptomatic of

The first of Kohlberg's moral stages is termed _________.

A ___________________situation involves other people's rights or welfare.

An example of a "restraining socialization force" is

Aggression, violence and crime are examples of _________ behavior.

Compare and contrast biological theories of aggression with those that are sociocultural.

Which of the following influences children's sense of right and wrong?

If you believed that altruistic behavior is an indicator of the ability to regulate biological drives, your thinking would be similar to that of

Imagine you are giving a class presentation on Piaget and Kohlberg. Describe the three dimensions of morality and give examples of each.