AD Unit 5: Developing a Moral Compass

morality

a system of principles, values, and rules that help people distinguish right from wrong and guides ethical decision-making

moral values

core beliefs about what is right, like honesty, kindness, and fairness

moral rules

behavior guidelines based on moral values, like “dont lie” or “help others”

moral development

the process of learning and internalizing moral values over time through changes in thinking, emotions, and behavior

two dimensions of moral development

intrapersonal: internal values emotions

interpersonal: interactions with others

major questions about adolescent moral development

how adolescents:

-feel about moral dilemmas

-distinguish moral, conventional, and personal issues

-develop moral personality

-reason about ethics

-behave in moral situations

moral dilemma