PY 352 Lecture Notes - Lecture 36: Magical Thinking, Prosocial Behavior

• School: University of Alabama
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PY 352
• Professor: Jeffrey G Parker

Document Summary

Conscience: an internal regulatory mechanism that increases the i(cid:374)di(cid:448)idual"s ability to conform with standards of conduct and ethical behavior, healthy conscience governs moral behavior even when no one is monitoring, promotes prosocial behavior and inhibits antisocial behavior. Children develop conscience slowly over time: even 2 year olds show guilt when they do something wrong and can begin to articulate standards of behavior and have the desire to comply. Twin components of conscience: understanding of standards of behavior, moral emotions such as guilt that lead to resistance to deviation and a willingness to be held accountable for transgressions or make amends. Parental influences: discipline practices that deemphasize power assertion and emphasize reflection and understanding of values, open communication, secure positive parent child relationship. Issues of right and wrong, fairness, and justice. Social conventional judgements: customs or regulations designed to ensure smooth social coordination and social organization. Judgments of prudence, priorities, and personal preferences in dilemmas.