CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Development

Pat and Helen are having a conversation about moral development. Pat says, “All people are born good and the temptations of the world make some go bad.” Helen says, “That is not right, all babies are born neutral and they learn right and wrong as they grow.” Which perspective of moral development does Pat subscribe to?
  1. Innate goodness
  2. Blank slate
  3. Lifespan perspective
  4. Clinical perspective
Explanation
Answer: A - The innate goodness perspective asserts that all humans are innately good and seek out experiences that help them grow. This perspective assumes that all people are born with the ability to be good, but may become bad when their environment interferes with this innate gift.
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