PSY 302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Relational Aggression, Reinforcement, 18 Months
15 Dec 2015
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Morality: a set of principles and ideals that helps an individual to distinguish right from wrong (cognitive) act on this distinction (behavioral) feel pride in good conduct and guilt due to bad conduct (emotional) Moral maturity: motivation not based on moral standards. Toddlers form a conscience in a context of warm, mutually responsive relationship. Because of increased peer interaction, children learn that rules can be constructed by the group. More autonomous in their thinking about moral issues. Autonomous morality (moral relativism) (> = 11/12 years) General view has empirical support (e. g. , increasing value on motives; role of cognitive. Little evidence that peer interaction stimulates moral development (quality rather than development). Underestimate children"s ability to appreciate the role of intentionality. Kohlberg"s moral reasoning (reasoning behind the decisions) Stages in the same order, differ in the nal stage. Punishment and obedience: what is seen as right is obedience to authorities.
