PSY 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Categorical Perception, Moral Reasoning, Moral Development
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Tom will develop earlier if they have older siblings. * if you hear people fight more, then you know people have differing thoughts * Man who steals rare drug from store for his wife who has a rare form of cancer. Reasoning: based on self interest (obtaining pleasure or avoiding discomfort) Yes- it would be bad if heinz got blamed for his wife"s death . No- it would be bad if he went to jail for stealing. Reasoning: based on laws, social approval, or disapproval. Yes- he"ll feel incredible guilt if he allows his wife to die. Reasoning: based on complex, abstract principles, above laws (justice, equality, etc. ) Yes- a human life is always more important than someone"s property or money. Scenario 1: you are standing on a bridge. Below, you can see a runaway trolley (!) hurtling down the track toward five people who will be killed if it remains on its present course.
