Conscience Development Quiz

According to Kohlberg, what is the most important goal for the post-conventional level of conscience development?

• Establishing good relationships with others

• Understanding that good society is more important than individual rules

• Following societal rules without question

• Rewarding good behavior and punishing bad behavior

What does Aquinas believe is the role of conscience?

• It is the voice of God giving us direct commands

• It is an intuitive moral judge

• It is God's gift of reason to work out the principles and secondary precepts

• It is a fixed, steady, and immovable force

According to Freud, the conscience is seen as an aspect of which part of the mind?

• Id

• Ego

• Super-Ego

• Thanatos

Butler's reflective principle suggests that conscience is:

• A process that we use, not a voice that we hear

• A set of moral absolutes

• A survival mechanism developed by sharing the same moral values

• The voice of God within us

What is the key quote associated with conscience according to St. Paul?

• Conscience is a witness to the requirements of the law.

• Conscience is the voice of God within.

• Conscience is fixed, steady, and immovable.

• Conscience is an intuitive moral judge.

Fromm's concept of authoritarian conscience is characterized by:

• Feeling guilt for disobeying society's rules

• Acting against society's expectations when necessary

• Following one's inner voice regardless of societal norms

• Rejecting authority and embracing humanistic conscience

According to Durkheim, what is the function of conscience in society?

• To ensure that moral decisions are made in advance

• To act as a witness to the requirements of God

• To give us a moral obligation to obey society's demands

• To serve as an original revelation of God

According to Kohlberg, what is the role of conscience in human behavior?

• It is a religious or supernatural idea.

• It is a clear moral guide that everyone understands.

• It develops throughout our lives and helps us make ethical decisions.

• It is unchangeable once fully developed.

What is Freud's view on the origin of conscience?

• Conscience is a supernatural entity.

• Conscience is derived from societal norms.

• Conscience is a result of personal feelings of guilt.

• Conscience is based on empirical evidence.

According to Durkheim, why is conscience important for survival?

• It is a command from God.

• It encourages following the law and helps people to survive.

• It is based on different levels of civil disobedience.

• It is a process that varies from person to person.