| Androgyny | The presence of positive masculine and feminine characteristics in the same person
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| care perspective | Moral perspective that views people in terms of their connectedness with others; emphasizes interpersonal communication, relationships with others, and concern for others
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| conventional reasoning | Intermediate level in Kohlberg's theory of moral development; individuals abide by certain standards, but they are the standards of others such as parents or the laws of society
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| gender stereotypes | Broad categories that reflect general impressions and beliefs about females and males
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| justice perspective | Moral perspective that focuses on the rights of the individual; individuals independently make moral decisions
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| postconvential reasoning | Highest level in Kohlberg's theory of moral development; individuals recognize alternative moral courses, explore options, and decide on a personal moral code
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| preconventional reasoning | Lowest level in Kohlberg's theory of moral development; individual's moral reasoning is controlled primarily by external rewards and punishment
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| self-concept | Domain-specific evaluations of the self
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| self-efficacy | Belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes
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| self-esteem | Global evaluative dimension of the self
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