lec 8

Question 1

define morality

Answer 1

the rules that people use to balance the conflicting interests of themselves and others

Question 2

morality is examined in relation to=

Answer 2

the role played by
1= cognition = judgement and decision making

2= emotion = guilt and empathy as motivators

Question 3

cogntive-developmental theories = piaget

Answer 3

piaget suggested 2 stages

1= morality of constraint
( children before 9-10 yrs conform to societal rules that are viewed as unchanging and unchangeable)

2= morality of cooperation
( older children and adults view rules as strategies for keeping social interactions safe, fair and comfortable. rules can be changed with mutual consent)

Question 4

cogntive-developmental theories = Kohlberg

Answer 4

Kohlberg had 3 views on moral reasoning

1= changes in moral reasoning reflect changes in cognitive structures ( ways of thinking)

2= children actively construct their moral reality

3= moral development occurs at 3 levels, each with 2 stages

3 levels

1= preconvential 
2= conventional 
3= postconventional