Piagets theory of moral development stages
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He developed two phases of moral development, one common among children and the other common among adults: Contents
Heteronomous phaseThe first is the Heteronomous Phase.[1] This phase, more common among children, is characterized by the idea that rules come from authority figures in one's life such as parents, teachers, and God.[1] It also involves the idea that rules are permanent no matter what.[1] Thirdly, this phase of moral development includes the belief that "naughty" behavior must always be punished and that the punishment will be proportional.[1]. This absolutism in moral development is seen in childs play from the age of 5, where they exhibit a blind belief in the rules and ideas of right and wrong passed to them by their elders. According to Piaget’s theory, there are three broad stages of moral development. In the first, the child is still mastering motor and social skills and unconcerned with morality. In the second, the child exhibits unconditional respect for rules and submission to authority. In the last stage, the child recognizes that rules are arbitrary and can be changed with group consensus; the intentions of an actor (rather than just the consequences of the action) should be considered in judging the morality of an act. DescriptionOvershadowed by both his own theory of cognitive development as well as the more elaborate moral development theory of Lawrence Kohlberg (1927–1987), Jean Piaget’s theory of moral development has both inspired empirical research and attracted scholarly attention in its own right. While Piaget (1896–1980) spent much of his career refining his theory of cognitive development and... This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution. Buying optionsChapter EUR 29.95 Price includes VAT (Singapore)
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Rights and permissionsReprints and Permissions Copyright information© 2011 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC About this entryCite this entryPatanella, D. (2011). Piaget’s Theory of Moral Development. In: Goldstein, S., Naglieri, J.A. (eds) Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_2167 What are the 4 stages of Piaget's Theory?Sensorimotor stage (0–2 years old) Preoperational stage (2–7 years old) Concrete operational stage (7–11 years old) Formal operational stage (11 years old through adulthood)
What is Piaget's first stage of moral development?According to Piaget's theory, there are three broad stages of moral development. In the first, the child is still mastering motor and social skills and unconcerned with morality. In the second, the child exhibits unconditional respect for rules and submission to authority.
What are the 4 stages of moral development?Like Piaget, subjects were unlikely to regress in their moral development, but instead, moved forward through the stages: pre-conventional, conventional, and finally post-conventional. Each stage offers a new perspective, but not everyone functions at the highest level all the time.
What are the 5 stages of moral development?Kohlberg's 6 Stages of Moral Development. The full story. ... . Stage 1: Obedience and punishment. ... . Stage 2: Self-interest. ... . Stage 3: Interpersonal accord and conformity. ... . Stage 4: Authority and maintaining social order. ... . Stage 5: Social contract. ... . Stage 6: Universal ethical principles. ... . Pre-conventional level.. |
