Question

Shane, who is 4 years old, had stolen some money lying on the coffee table three days ago. Ever since he stole the money, Shane has been a little gloomy. When Shane's mother informed him that he will not be able to watch his favorite cartoon show, as they were expecting guests that evening, Shane felt he deserved this as punishment for stealing and did not throw a tantrum. Shane's acceptance of his mother's word without a tantrum reflects the operation of ________ in this scenario.

Answer 1

Shane's acceptance of his mother's word without throwing a tantrum reflects the operation of normative morality in this scenario.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this scenario, Shane's acceptance of his mother's word without throwing a tantrum reflects the operation of normative morality. Normative morality refers to behaviors that are guided by the norms, rules, and values of a particular social group or society. It involves understanding what is considered right and wrong based on accepted cultural standards.