Consider the following statements: Moral understanding in a child of 5 years of age is limited because of their:
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. cognitive immaturity
- B. belief in immanent justice
- C. belief in absolution of moral perspective
- D. All of the above
Explanation
At about five years, limited cognitive maturity and egocentrism support a rigid, absolutist view of rules, including belief in immanent justice. Thus all three listed descriptions are intended to identify limitations of the child's moral reasoning.
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