MORAL CHARACTER AND MORAL DEVELOPMENT Flashcards
from the Greek word “kharakter” – means a stamping tool (marker) used to make coins
moral character
refer to collection of qualities that
distinguish one individual from the other
moral character
true or false: a good moral character is a state of choice, balanced between vices
true
*Essence of being human
*ability of human effort to shape its
own destiny
self-cultivation
LEARNING is not merely as the
acquisition of knowledge but also as ___ ___
character building
He Believed that all human beings could benefit from SELF-CULTIVATION
confucius
Shape moral standards (e.g., empathy).
emotions
Learning community’s moral
codes.
knowledge
Deciding on appropriate behaviors
actions
theories of moral dev:
o Learning through
observation and
imitation (modeling).
o Importance of rewards
and punishments in
behavior reinforcement
social learning theory - albert bandura
theories of moral dev:
Stages:
o Heteronomous (rules
are fixed) to
o Autonomous morality
(mutual respect).
cognitive development theory - jean piaget
theories of moral dev:
Superego (conscience)
as moral judge;
internalization of parental
values.
psychoanalytic theory - sigmund freud
theories of moral dev:
Neurobiological basis;
role of brain areas in
moral judgment
evolutionary theory
theories of moral dev:
shows the impact of role models
and reinforcement in shaping behavior.
social learning theory
theories of moral dev:
emphasizes the evolution
of moral reasoning from rigid rule-following to more
flexible, principle-based thinking
cognitive developmental theory
