moral development Flashcards
what is the pre-moral stage?
moral sensibility not yet developed
-does not understand abstract ideas
the stage of Moral realism is?
rules are to be followed and not changed
-imminent justice -there are right and wrongs in life
the last stage moral relativism is?
rules are arbitrary guidelines created by people to help people get along.
-able to understand intentions for rules.
how do piagets views underestimate children
-children can understand that pushing someone is wrong even tho an adult says it is ok
-preschoolers understand that adults do not have complete authority
Kohlbergs theory
psychological theory that explains how individuals develop moral reasoning over time.
what is a moral dilemma?
situations in which any action leads to a negative consequence
what are the 3 levels of his theory?
pre- conventional 1
conventional 2
post-conventional 3
