3 Questions
What is the key difference between Heteronomous morality and Autonomous morality according to Piaget's theory of moral judgment?
Autonomous morality is characterized by a belief that rules are real things that exist outside people
What is the main characteristic of the Postconventional stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning?
An emphasis on ideals and universal ethical principles.
What did Kohlberg use to measure moral reasoning in his theory?
Moral dilemmas, such as the Heinz dilemma
Study Notes
- Piaget's theory of moral judgment has 2 stages: Heteronomous morality and Autonomous morality.
- Heteronomous morality is characterized by blind obedience to authority and a belief that rules are real things that exist outside people.
- Autonomous morality is characterized by a belief that the intention behind a behavior is more important than the consequences and that rules are a product of social agreement.
- Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning has 3 levels: Preconventional, Conventional, and Postconventional.
- Preconventional stage is characterized by self-centered moral reasoning focused on getting rewards and avoiding punishment.
- Conventional stage is characterized by an emphasis on social relationships and compliance with social duties and laws.
- Postconventional stage is characterized by an emphasis on ideals and universal ethical principles.
- Kohlberg used moral dilemmas, such as the Heinz dilemma, to measure moral reasoning.
- Kohlberg found that moral reasoning changes systematically with age and is influenced by cognitive skills, such as perspective taking.
- Few people attain stage 6 of Kohlberg's theory, which is considered an elaboration of stage 5.
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