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CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Development

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Pat, Helen and Dana 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.” Dana disagrees, saying, “I think people experience changes and development at all stages of life, which can influence their morality.” Which perspective of moral development does Dana subscribe to?
  1. Innate goodness
  2. Blank slate
  3. Lifespan perspective
  4. Clinical perspective
Explanation
Answer: C - The lifespan perspective asserts that important changes occur at all stages of life, from infancy to the elder years. These changes are mediated by the individual's culture and the context within which the changes occur.
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