Question 1

Recent research (Hyde, 2014) examining the mathematical performance of 7 million second- through eleventh-graders on standardized math tests revealed that

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The research by Hyde (2014) found no significant gender differences in mathematical performance among the 7 million students from second through eleventh grade, indicating that both boys and girls performed similarly on standardized math tests.

Question 2

In all likelihood, gender differences in mathematical ability are

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Research indicates that gender differences in mathematical ability are largely influenced by societal and cultural expectations, rather than inherent physiological or genetic differences. Expectations regarding female and male math performance can shape educational experiences and opportunities, leading to differences in performance.

Question 3

Female adolescents may show reduced performance in math when they are

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Research has shown that female adolescents may show reduced performance in math when they are subjected to the stereotype that males are better at math than females. This phenomenon, known as "stereotype threat," can negatively impact females' math performance by increasing anxiety and reducing confidence.

Question 4

Gender differences in cognitive abilities

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Gender differences in cognitive abilities often depend on the specific task, with some tasks showing differences and others not, rather than a consistent pattern across all cognitive abilities.

Question 5

What can be concluded about group differences between men and women in cognitive abilities?

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Research indicates that cognitive differences between men and women are generally small and can be influenced by societal factors, such as the level of empowerment and opportunities available to women. Differences that do exist do not allow for accurate predictions about individuals based on their sex alone.

Question 6

With group abilities in cognitive skills, it is often the case that

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Question 7

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (2013)

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Women tend to receive more degrees in fields such as education and psychology, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Question 8

In adolescents who are formal operational thinkers, Kohlberg believed their moral decisions are based upon

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Question 9

According to Kohlberg's theory, which would have the strongest influence on moral development?

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Kohlberg's theory emphasizes that moral development is closely linked to cognitive development, as it involves the ability to think through ethical dilemmas and understand the perspectives of others.

Question 10

Whereas Piaget focused on what logic children use in making moral judgments, Kohlberg focused on

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Kohlberg's theory of moral development focuses on the ethical principles and reasoning processes that individuals use in making moral judgments, rather than on the specific decisions or the logic behind them as Piaget did.

Question 11

According to Kohlberg, making moral decisions about someone else's actions require that we

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Kohlberg's theory of moral development emphasizes the importance of perspective-taking in making moral decisions. This involves understanding a situation from another person's point of view, which aligns with choice C.

Question 12

What word describes Kohlberg's stages of moral development?

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Kohlberg's stages of moral development are considered fixed because they follow a specific sequence that individuals progress through in a set order.

Question 13

According to Kohlberg, individuals taking moral action

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Kohlberg's theory of moral development suggests that individuals progress through different stages of moral reasoning. As they move through these stages, their motivations for moral actions change. Therefore, individuals may take the same moral action for fundamentally different reasons, depending on their level of moral development.

Question 14

According to Kohlberg, how many stages of moral development exist?

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Kohlberg proposed a theory of moral development that consists of six stages, organized into three levels: pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional.

Question 15

Which of the following options is associated with Kohlberg's stage 6 morality?

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Question 16

Which of the following options is associated with Kohlberg's stage 5 morality?

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Kohlberg's stage 5 morality, part of his theory of moral development, is characterized by an understanding of social contracts and individual rights. In this stage, people recognize that laws are created for the greater good but can be changed if they do not serve justice. This stage is often described as "contractual and legalistic" because individuals at this level believe in the importance of legally binding agreements and understand that laws should be upheld unless they conflict with other fixed social agreements or rights.

Question 17

An individual is participating in illegal public demonstrations against fur dealers because he truly believes it is wrong to kill animals for their fur. Which of Kohlberg's stages of morality does this best represent?

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This behavior aligns with Kohlberg's Stage 6 of moral development, which is characterized by universal ethical principles. Individuals at this stage act according to their internal set of principles that may or may not align with societal laws, emphasizing justice and the welfare of others. In this case, the individual's actions are driven by a personal belief in the wrongness of killing animals for fur, regardless of the legality of their actions.

Question 18

In Kohlberg's sample of American children, what percentage of 16-year-olds demonstrated postconventional moral reasoning?

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Question 19

According to Kohlberg, which stages of moral judgment are most common among children ages 7 to 13?

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Question 20

The statement that most adolescents make moral decisions based upon their own ethical principles is

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Most adolescents do not make moral decisions based solely on their own ethical principles. Instead, their moral reasoning is often influenced by external factors such as peer pressure, societal norms, and parental guidance. Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development suggest that reaching a level of moral reasoning based on personal ethical principles (post-conventional morality) is not common until adulthood, if at all.

Quiz 14: Adolescence: Cognitive Development