Uncovering the Impact of Social Order on Young People's Motivation

Some challenges young people face in embracing high-level socio-moral reasoning include the perception that not all wrongdoers are held accountable, the belief that their behavior is insignificant compared to others, and the justification that corrupt government justifies disobeying the law.

The motivational factor of valuing individual rights and responsibilities is the understanding of the interdependence of humanity and the recognition of the social responsibility it entails.

The struggle against apartheid in South Africa is an example of how high-level socio-moral reasoning can motivate action for social change.

<p>Ubuntu is a philosophy that emphasizes fair and just laws, respect for diversity, and the recognition of interdependence among individuals. It is considered one of the highest levels of social development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Motivational characteristics associated with low-level socio-moral reasoning include high concern for fear of punishment, little concern for 'right' versus 'wrong', and defining 'right' versus 'wrong' in terms of personal needs and interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The thinking pattern motivated by self-interest is called individualism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main motivation for good behavior in cases of low-level socio-moral reasoning is the desire to avoid punishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chronic low-level thinking patterns, lack of consideration of consequences, and selfish orientation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emotional poverty is a deprivation of emotional resources resulting from a lack of healthy nurturing and supportive human interaction. It can lead to negative behavior and a lack of emotional competence and empathy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thinking errors are examples of low-level socio-moral reasoning used by young offenders to avoid taking responsibility for their actions. They include assumptions, blaming others, minimizing their behavior, lying, justifying or making excuses, and adopting the role of a perpetual victim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cognitive restructuring involves redefining interpretations of life experiences and is important in promoting high-level socio-moral thinking in diversion and rehabilitation programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hunger has a stronger influence on their decision making than respect for other people's property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A one-time incident of stealing food does not translate into socio-moral decline, but adopting stealing as a lifestyle becomes a limitation in their development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interpersonal relationships play a role in shaping a young person's reasoning, but their reasoning tends to be limited to the people they are in direct relationship with.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The motivation behind gang participation is often the belief that their decisions and actions are protecting the gang's interests and wellbeing, making them moral, just, and right.</p> Signup and view all the answers