30 Questions
What is the primary mechanism by which evolutionary psychologists argue that moral tendencies have been shaped?
Social and ecological environments.
Which of the following is a key difference between the evolutionary psychology and cultural psychology views on morality?
Evolutionary psychology emphasizes the role of innate moral sense, while cultural psychology emphasizes the role of culture.
What is the primary focus of Piaget's theory of moral development?
The stage-based development of moral attitudes towards rules in games.
According to cultural psychology, what is the primary way that moral norms are developed?
Through socialization and cultural transmission.
What is the role of empathy in evolutionary psychology's view of morality?
Empathy has adaptive value, leading to stronger social bonds and better mate selection.
What is the primary focus of the Heteronomous Stage of moral development according to Piaget?
Respecting rules and focusing on consequences
What is the primary difference between Kohlberg's and Gilligan's theories of moral development?
Kohlberg's theory focuses on justice, while Gilligan's focuses on care
What is the primary emphasis of cultural psychology's view of morality?
The impact of culture on moral values and norms.
What is the critique of Piaget's theory that rules in games are often arbitrary and may not accurately reflect moral reasoning in real-life situations?
Rules as morals
Which of the following best describes the relationship between evolutionary psychology and morality?
Evolutionary psychology views morality as an innate moral sense that has evolved over time.
What is the primary criticism of Kohlberg's theory in terms of cultural applicability?
Cross-cultural variations
What is the primary difference between Piaget's and Kohlberg's theories of moral development?
Piaget's theory is a stage-based theory, while Kohlberg's theory is focused on moral development in children.
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of evolutionary psychology's view of morality?
Moral behaviors are culturally constructed.
In which stage of moral development do individuals create their own moral code, according to Kohlberg?
Postconventional
What is the primary focus of cultural psychology's view of morality?
The impact of culture on moral values and norms.
What is the key characteristic of the Autonomous Stage of moral development according to Piaget?
Questioning and altering rules
What is the primary difference between the Preconventional and Conventional levels of moral development according to Kohlberg?
Individual moral code vs. conforming to society
What is the critique of Kohlberg's theory that his research primarily focused on middle-class boys?
Gender biases
What is the primary characteristic of the Preconventional Stage of moral development according to Kohlberg?
Justifying behavior based on avoiding punishment and gaining rewards
What is the primary difference between Piaget's and Kohlberg's theories of moral development?
Piaget's theory focuses on cognitive development, while Kohlberg's emphasizes moral dilemmas
What type of behavior involves using social relationships or status to harm others?
Social aggression
According to the Learning Theory, how do individuals learn moral norms and behaviors?
Through reinforcement and punishment
What type of media can have positive effects on cognitive development by enhancing skills such as vocabulary and problem-solving?
Educational media
Who is associated with the Modeling Theory of moral behavior?
Albert Bandura
What is a potential negative effect of exposure to violent video games on development?
Decreased empathy
What type of behavior is characterized by actions that benefit others or contribute to the well-being of society?
Prosocial behavior
What is a potential positive effect of playing video games on development?
Improved spatial reasoning
What is a characteristic of antisocial behavior?
It harms others or violates social norms
What type of media can have negative effects on cognitive and social development by impairing cognitive development and increasing aggression?
Entertainment media
What is a type of prosocial behavior that involves helping a peer in need?
Altruism
Learn about the evolutionary psychology view of morality, including the role of empathy and prosocial behaviors in forming stronger social bonds and increasing cooperation within groups. Understand how evolutionary psychologists argue that morality has evolved over time through natural selection. Test your knowledge of morality and media influences in this psychology chapter 15 quiz.
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