PSYCH 230 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Moral Development, Domain Theory, Social Contract
31 Oct 2017
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Moral development involves change in thought, feelings, and behaviors regarding right and wrong. Moral development : changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors regarding standards of right and wrong. Heteronomous morality (piaget) : the first stage of oral development in piaget"s theory, occurring from ages 4-7. Immanent justice : belief that if a rule is broken, punishment will be given immediately. Preconventional reasoning : the lowest level in kohlberg"s theory of moral development. the individual"s moral reasoning is controlled primarily by external rewards and punishments. Heteronomous morality (kohlberg) : the first stage of preconventional reasoning in which moral thinking is tied to punishment. 2nd of kohlberg"s theory. here, individuals pursue their own interests and let others do the same. Mutual interpersonal expectations, relationships, and interpersonal conformity : kohlberg"s third stage. here, individuals value trust, caring, and loyalty to others as a basis or moral judgement. Postconventional reasoning : the highest level in kohlberg"s.
