PS275 Study Guide - Lawrence Kohlberg, Equal Exchange
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Morality relative goodness of people as shown through their behaviours and beliefs. Values: specific beliefs about the relative worth of certain behaviours or attitudes. Morals: standards of behaviour based on certain values conscience: integrated sets of beliefs about right and wrong, an integration of morals or standards of behaviour theories of moral development (moral reasoning) 2 main theories cognitively oriented developmental theories: sequential changes in moral reasoning related to cognitive development. Understanding of game rules children judge intentions and consequences of characters in situations. John accidentally breaks 15 cups helping his mother on his way to dinner, while henry breaks 1 cup in the process of stealing some jam. 3 stages of morality: pre-moral period ( toddler/preschool) Not aware of socially defined rules immediate interests and desires: heteronomous morality (5-10 years) rules handed down by authority. Outwardly determined require strict obedience: autonomous morality (10+ years)
