Which of the following best describes how moral development relates to social-emotional development?
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Correct answer: Moral reasoning judges right or wrong; social-emotional growth gives empathy
Moral development and social-emotional development are interlinked: moral reasoning builds on cognitive processes, whereas social-emotional growth (like empathy, self-regulation, social understanding) is critical for moral emotions and behaviour.
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