PSYCH 130 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Prosocial Behavior, Moral Development, Social Learning Theory
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Chapter 12: moral development: morality as rooted in human nature, evolutionary adaptive. Intensity of other"s pain reflected in heightened cortical activity. Ii) morality as adoption of societal norms: vocab. A. 1) both theories: moral development as internalization adopting societal standards for right action as one"s own: psychoanalytic theory and the role of guilt. Children form superego [conscience] by identifying with same-sex parent and adopting their moral standards. Conscience formation through induction adult helps child notice others" feelings by pointing out effects of misbehavior on others. Noting distress and making clear that child caused it. Refrain from wrongdoing, confess, repair damage, prosocial behavior. As opposed to power assertion and love withdrawal. Strong moral identity endorsement of moral values as central to their self-concept. Emphasizing impact empathy and sympathetic concern. Fearless impulsive children gentle disciple won"t work warm affectionate relationship. Empathy-based guilt expressions of personal responsibility and regret. B. 4) moral development is gradual process: social learning theory.
