moral development

Question 1

what is the pre-moral stage?

Answer 1

moral sensibility not yet developed
-does not understand abstract ideas

Question 2

the stage of Moral realism is?

Answer 2

rules are to be followed and not changed
-imminent justice -there are right and wrongs in life

Question 3

the last stage moral relativism is?

Answer 3

rules are arbitrary guidelines created by people to help people get along.
-able to understand intentions for rules.

Question 4

how do piagets views underestimate children

Answer 4

-children can understand that pushing someone is wrong even tho an adult says it is ok
-preschoolers understand that adults do not have complete authority

Question 5

Kohlbergs theory

Answer 5

psychological theory that explains how individuals develop moral reasoning over time.

Question 6

what is a moral dilemma?

Answer 6

situations in which any action leads to a negative consequence

Question 7

what are the 3 levels of his theory?

Answer 7

pre- conventional 1
conventional 2
post-conventional 3