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The place Gilligan was born

What is New York City?

100

Carol Gilligan received her Ph.D. from this institution and went on to work there as a professor for over 30 years. 

What is Harvard University?

100

The most basic form of care. 

What is caring as survival?

100

Christena says it is okay to cheat on her psychology midterm, as long as Mrs. Marszal doesn't catch her because she won't get in trouble. What stage of moral development is Christena in?

Pre-conventional (Caring as survival)

100

Gilligan's field of study/research. 

What is Cognitive/Moral psychology?

200

Carol Gilligan has 3 of these with her husband, Dr James Frederick Gilligan. 

What are children?

200

Gilligan worked closely with this cognitive psychologist in moral development, but later criticized his theories for being male-focused.

Who is Lawrence Kohlberg?

200
The most developed form of caring, in which the morally good choice benefits EVERYONE. 

What is integrated caring?

200

Jaiyana and Asher have a group project due soon. They are graded separately based on participation and individual effort. Jaiy has been working very hard consistently, but Asher has been busy and neglecting this psychology project. Jaiyana decides to take on Asher's work and let him hand it in himself so he does not get in trouble to be a good friend. She also has her G2 driving test, but failed because of all the time she spent on this assignment covering for Asher. What stage of care ethics is Jaiyana in?

Conventional Caring (self-sacrifice as goodness)

200

Gilligan heavily influenced and drove this field of psychology, which was previously neglected.

What is Feminist Psychology?

300

This religion is the one that Gilligan was born and raised with. 

What is Judaism?

300

Carol received this master's degree from Radcliffe in 1960. 

What is Clinical Psychology?

300

Too much reward of this position can cause identity neglect. 

What is conventional caring?

300

Xander refuses to help his coworker Sophie (a busy single mother of 5) with a project that is due, even though he is free, because "that's not my job, she should have done it on her own time". What position of moral judgement is Xander taking?

Pre-conventional (Caring as Survival)

300

Carol Gilligan was criticized for having these in her research. 

What are result-oriented experiments?

400

Carol Gilligan is ____ years old. 

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In 1997, Gilligan became Harvard's first professor of this class. 

What is Gender Studies?

400

The transition from selfishness to ______. 

What is self sacrifice as goodness?

400

Elianna is feeling very overwhelmed. Her job as a lawyer and the needs of her 2 young children are taking a toll on her mental health and she doesn't have much spare time. Her sister is getting a divorce, and needs Elianna to babysit her 4 kids often. Elianna accepts because she feels the need to help her sister, she says it is the "right thing to do". What position of moral judgement is Elianna taking?

Conventional Care

400

Gilligan's main research method. 

What is interviewing?

500

Carol Gilligan's husband. 

Who is Dr James Frederick Gilligan?

500

Carol Gilligan's first post-secondary study/degree. 

What is Literature at Swarthmore College?

500

The last transition before integrated caring. 

What is transition from goodness?

500

Mrs. Marszal has had a friend for a few years. They used to get along very well, but recently, they have been arguing a lot. This has been upsetting both of them and all of their mutual friends. Mrs. Marszal decides to end their friendship peacefully, so as not to cause any issues. She believes this is the best choice for everyone involved, and that she needs time to herself. What position of care ethics is Mrs. Marszal taking?

Mrs. Marszal: Integrated Caring (Post Conventional)


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Gilligan says that this kind of moral reasoning - focused on compassion - is often overlooked in psychology. 

What is the principle of care/ethics of care?

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