3.6: SPIRITUAL AND MORAL CHALLENGES

Question 1

Proponent of Moral Decision Making

Answer 1

Lawrence Kohlberg

Question 2

He stated that moral reason becomes more complicated and distinguished through the years

Answer 2

Lawrence Kohlberg

Question 3

What age do teenagers develop their rational thinking?

Answer 3

13

Question 4

By the age of 13,

Answer 4

teenagers’ rational thinking develops to embrace reciprocal considerations

Question 5

Reciprocal considerations meaning

Answer 5

Teenagers acquire the ability to appreciate other people’s experiences

Question 6

Teenagers aged ____ consider the moral and physical consequences of their actions

Answer 6

15-17

Question 7

Teenagers aged 15-17

Answer 7

• Consider the moral and physical consequences of their actions
• Intense emotional attachment to significant others

Question 8

People aged ____ yearn for long-term relationships

Answer 8

18-21

Question 9

What happens for people aged 18-21?

Answer 9

They seek long-term relationships

Question 10

True or False: Delinquency behavior in people makes them guilty.

Answer 10

False, guiltless

Question 11

Examples of manifestations of anti-social and delinquency behaviors

Answer 11

• Avid manipulators
• Wants to inflict harm to others

Question 12

Causes of anti-social and delinquency behaviors

Answer 12

• Impairment in personal, interpersonal, and family functioning

Question 13

How to address anti-social and delinquency behaviors

Answer 13

• Need psychotherapeutic aid or peers as support group

Question 14

Strategies to Cope With Challenges

Answer 14

1. Learn to accept what you feel
2. Identify your vulnerabilities
3. Develop your talents and interests
4. Become more involved with others
5. Seek help when needed