Moral Development

Question 1

Who argued a children’s ability to understand right from wrong evolved with the rest of their cognitive abilities in three stages?

Answer 1

Lawrence Kohlberg

Question 2

How do very young children obey rules initially, then later on?

Answer 2

Initially out of fear. Then, because they think it is in their best interest.

Question 3

When does a child’s judgments shift to conformity and loyalty to others, then to understanding rule and law?

Answer 3

around age 10

Question 4

When can some develop morals based on universal human rights?

Answer 4

adulthood

Question 5

what shapes a child’s ability to understand right from wrong and behave accordingly?

Answer 5

• emergence of conscience

- moral emotions (guilt, shame, empathy)

Question 6

A child could not be socialized without what fundamental human capacity?

Answer 6

Moral Sense

Question 7

Define: Power Assertion

Answer 7

A parental method of enforcing moral standard and good behavior in a child through aggression.

Question 8

Define: Induction

Answer 8

A parental method of enforcing moral standards and good behavior in a child by appealing to a child’s abilities, empathy, helpful nature, affection, and sense of responsibility. It does not cite external reasons to be good.

Question 9

What is one of the most important socio-emotional skills children need to aquire?

Answer 9

self-regulation

-the ability to delay gratification, focus, and control negative emotions

Question 10

What can lead to a negative correlation in self-regulation skills?

Answer 10

a mother’s use of Power Assertion

Question 11

What is associated with a high conscience?

Answer 11

ability to regulate impulses early in life