PSYC 3480 Chapter 8: CHAPTER 8 - Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport.docx

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3480
• Professor: Dan Yarmey

Document Summary

There are two perspectives on the development of moral behaviour: structural-developmental and social learning. Moral development viewed as the change in reasoning patterns that are related to a person"s cognitive growth and development. Kohlberg"s six developmental stages of moral judgement (grouped into 3 levels): Stage 1 children follow rules due to fear of punishment. Stage 2 children follow rules in hopes of receiving rewards. Stage 3 individuals conform to avoid disapproval of others. Stage 4 individuals will uphold laws and social rules. Level 3: post-conventional morality; established as one"s moral reasoning is not restricted by rules. Stage 5 actions are guided by principles commonly agreed on as being essential. Stage 6 these actions are self-selected and guided by ethical principles (displayed by less than 10% of individuals) Moral development the carrying out of an action considered right or wrong develops through the processes of reinforcement and modelling.