Moral Development

These flashcards cover key concepts of moral development as discussed in the lecture, including definitions, theories by Piaget and Kohlberg, and the influence of parenting.

What is moral development?

Moral development involves changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors regarding standards of right and wrong.

What does the dimension in moral development refer to?

It pertains to a person’s activities when they are engaged in social interaction.

What are the five basic questions to understand moral development?

1. How do children and adolescents reason about rules for ethical conduct? 2. How do children and adolescents behave in moral circumstances? 3. How do children and adolescents feel about moral issues? 4. What comprises their personality with respect to morality? 5. How is the moral domain different from social conventional and personal domains?

What are the two stages of Piaget's moral development theory?

1. The first stage is characterized by a belief in justice and rules as unchangeable. 2. The second stage, from around age 10, involves children being aware that rules are created by people.

What is the main criticism of Piaget's theory regarding young children?

Thompson argued that young children are more aware of moral rules than Piaget envisioned.

What are Kohlberg's three levels of moral development?

1. Preconventional Level 2. Conventional Level 3. Postconventional Level.

What is the Preconventional Level of moral reasoning?

It is the lowest level, where good and bad are interpreted in terms of external rewards and punishments.

What characterizes the Conventional Level in Kohlberg's stages?

Individuals apply certain standards set by others, such as societal rules or laws.

What defines the Postconventional Level of moral reasoning?

It is when individuals recognize alternative moral courses and decide on a personal moral code.

According to Kohlberg, what role do parents play in moral development?

Parents provide important opportunities and challenges for children’s moral development.

What does empathy contribute to in moral development?

Empathy contributes to a child's moral development by enhancing their ability to understand the inner psychological states of others.

What are the significant parenting techniques that impact moral development?

Authoritative techniques have a significant impact on moral development, where parents explain and guide the child's behavior.