During the embryonic period, differentiation, also known as ________, of cells is achieved by the migration and production of specialized cells having distinct functions.
a. configuration c. implantation
b. organogenesis d. menstruation
Question 2Empirical investigations of Kohlberg's theory of moral development have
a. provided evidence that most individuals skip certain stages.
b. failed to find any consistent relationship between gains in moral reasoning and gains in cognitive ability.
c. found a positive correlation between intellectual ability and the development of moral reasoning.
d. provided evidence that most individuals regress to earlier stages of moral development.
Question 3The embryonic period begins with
a. the implantation of the blastocyst. c. the first mitotic divisions.
b. conception. d. menstruation.
Question 4Althea would like to see the government more than double its funding for research on an AIDS vaccine. She feels strongly that it is immoral to allow victims of the disease to die because of economic reasons. One might conclude that Althea is in which of Kohlberg's stages?
a. Preconventional c. Unconventional
b. Postconventional d. Conventional
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