Jason believes that it is wrong to steal because stealing is against the law, but figures the store owner is so wealthy that it won't hurt if he steals something he needs. According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, Jason is probably in the:
a. conventional stage
b. nonconventional stage
c. postconventional stage
d. preconventional stage
Question 2A formal pattern of activity that expresses symbolically a set of shared meanings is a:
a. belief
b. denomination
c. religion
d. ritual
Question 3When a child's decisions are based on an understanding of right and wrong as embodied in social rules or laws, the child is in the:
a. conventional stage
b. nonconventional stage
c. postconventional stage
d. preconventional stage
Question 4Baseball, science and technology, and amusement parks are all examples of the:
a. mundane
b. profane
c. sacred
d. secular
Question 5Stephanie thinks it is wrong to hit her little brother because, if she does, her mother will put her in time out. According to Kohlberg, which stage of moral development is Stephanie in?
a. conventional
b. nonconventional
c. preconventional
d. postconventional
Question 6The term used to describe phenomena that are not considered sacred is:
a. holy
b. mundane
c. profane
d. secular
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