PS275 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Moral Development
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What"s their consequence: morality progress through 3 stages, pre-moral period (toddler/preschool, egocentric, highly changeable if you want it you take it. Not concerned with society"s rules for norms. 1: heteronomous morality (5-10y) rules handed down by authority, permanent, unchangeable, observable consequences/ reactions of people require strict obedience. 2: external/tangible outcomes reward = good, level 1, stage 1: what you get punished for based on what is right ns wrong based on. 2: na ve hedonism most of childhood: stage. Everyone can do whats right for them, equal ex- level 2 change. : conventional moral reasoning role expectations societys rules social orders and positive relationships. Not out of self interest to maintain social order: stage 3: Good boy, good girl: seek approval and affection in close rela- tionships, stage 4, want to be seen as good person". Focus on larger society not just interpersonal relationships. Do ones duty: level 3: postconventional moral reasoning.
