Jean Piaget- Theory of moral development Flashcards
1
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What are Piagets 2 main types of moral thinking?
A
Heteronomous morality
Autonomous morality
2
Q
What is heteronomous morality also known as?
A
Moral realism
3
Q
What is heteronomous morality?
A
Children regard morality as obeying other people’s rules and laws, which cannot be changed.
4
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What is Autonomous morality?
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Children recognize there is no absolute right or wrong and that morality depends on intentions not consequences.
5
Q
What is Autonomous morality also known as?
A
moral relatavism
