Cognitive Explanations (Kohlberg) - SEX & GENDER Flashcards
1
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what does Kohlberg’s theory draws onto
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his own levels of development
2
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what did the levels of development support the idea of
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that there are biologically predetermined stages we all go through when forming new ideas
3
Q
list the levels of gender development (stage-based development)
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- pre-conventional
- conventional
- post-conventional
4
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stages within ‘pre-conventional’ level
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obedience and punishment, individualism and exchange
5
Q
stages within ‘conventional’ level
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interpersonal relationships, authority and social order
6
Q
stages within ‘post-conventional’ level
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social contract, universal principles
7
Q
levels of moral development
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- assimilation
- equilibration
- new situation
- disequilibrium
- accomodation
8
Q
define assimilation
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add to the schema to resolve the issue (from accomodation)
9
Q
define accommodation
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repeated mental modelling of new and unexpected information
