Psychology 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Midlife Crisis, Moral Realism, Cognitive Development

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Dr.Mike

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Moral reasoning (piaget: what would the 6 y/o say, would a 12 y/o respond differently, older children are likely to take into account multiple perspective, progress from moral realism autonomous morality. Intent (what did they intend to do: there are multiple perspectives, morality isn"t absolute or black and white, ability to emphasize, equity based. Kohlberg"s theory of moral development: cognitive development is the basis for moral development, he"s interested in how people reason through moral dilemmas tell you about their understanding. Stage one (birth to 1 y/o: but it really depends on the parents too. Infants must rely on other for care: consistent and dependable caregiving, or didn"t have access to caregiving as much as they needed it. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt: children are discovering their own independence. Guilt: children are exposed to the wider social world (e. g. school) and given greater responsibility.