By the end of preschool, children develop a "moral self," seeing themselves as individuals who aspire to do the right thing and feeling guilty when they or someone else misbehaves. Which developmental feature is critical to this "moral self" that encourages children to act in accordance with their internal standards of conduct? a. Temperament b. Identity c. Responsive competence d. Conscience

Social Studies · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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d. Conscience

  • Conscience is the developmental feature critical to the "moral self" in children. It encourages them to act in accordance with their internal standards of conduct.
  • A conscience encompasses the emotional and cognitive aspects of feeling remorse and guilt when one has acted against internal moral standards, as well as the capacity for self-regulation—resisting impulses to engage in socially disapproved behavior.
  • As children reach the end of preschool age, they are increasingly able to understand societal norms and expectations, and their conscience is crucial in helping them to apply these rules to their own actions.

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