26 Questions
How many stages are there in Kohlberg's theory of moral development?
Three stages: preconventional, conventional, and postconventional.
What is the focus in the preconventional stage?
The focus in the preconventional stage is obedience and punishment.
What is the focus in the second stage of the preconventional stage?
The focus in the second stage of the preconventional stage is self-interest and maintaining law and order.
What is the focus in the conventional stage?
The focus in the conventional stage is interpersonal accord, conformity, and authority.
What is the focus in the fourth stage of the conventional stage?
The focus in the fourth stage of the conventional stage is authority and maintaining social order.
What are the two stages in the postconventional stage?
The two stages in the postconventional stage are social contract and universal ethical principles.
What is the base for Kohlberg's theory of moral development?
Piaget's theory of cognitive development is the base for Kohlberg's theory.
How many stages of cognitive development are there in Piaget's theory?
There are four stages of cognitive development in Piaget's theory.
What are the two components of cognition according to Piaget's theory?
The two components of cognition according to Piaget's theory are mental hardware and mental software.
What is the role of mental hardware in cognition?
Mental hardware refers to cognitive structures like memory that are necessary for encoding, storing, and retrieving information.
Describe the stages in life according to the text.
According to the text, the stages in life are: Senior-Motor-Stage age 0-2, Concrete Operational Phase age 3-11, and Formal operational stage age 12 and above.
What is the minimum age of criminal responsibility in Germany?
The minimum age of criminal responsibility in Germany is 14.
What is the age of juvenile criminal law in Switzerland?
The age of juvenile criminal law in Switzerland is 10-17.
What is the age of adult criminal law in the United Kingdom?
The age of adult criminal law in the United Kingdom is 18+.
According to Piaget, at what age do children start to develop an understanding of ethical, moral, and social issues?
According to Piaget, children start to develop an understanding of ethical, moral, and social issues at the age of 12.
What is the main reason for raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility according to the text?
The main reason for raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility according to the text is child development and maturity.
What does neuroscience suggest about adolescent brain development?
Neuroscience suggests that adolescent brain development continues into the mid-20s and the late development of the prefrontal cortex affects behavioral control.
What is one long-term consequence of early criminal charges?
One long-term consequence of early criminal charges is the impact on employment and education opportunities.
What does the text say about the effectiveness of punitive measures in reducing re-offending?
The text suggests that punitive measures are less effective than rehabilitation and education in reducing re-offending.
What is one argument against raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility?
One argument against raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility is that children who commit serious crimes should face legal consequences, potentially encouraging lawlessness.
According to Piaget's Theory of cognitive development, we have to conquer ______ stages of cognitive development
four
Only once we have gone through all the stages, at what age can ______, we are able to reach full human intelligence
vary
Mental ______: cognitive structures like memory necessary for encoding information, storing and retrieving it
hardware
Piaget's theory of cognitive development proposes that children at the age of ______ slowly start to develop an understanding of ethical, moral, and social issues.
12
Adolescent brain development continues into the mid-20s - late development of ______ affecting behavioural control.
prefrontal cortex
The threat of legal punishment can act as a deterrent for potential juvenile offenders.
deterrence
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