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3 1011 Maman 13
Moral Development Questions based on paragraphs 1 and 2

1 .         With regard to a child’s view of rules.  What is the main difference between Piaget’s “state of moral realism” and “morality of co-operation”?
“state of moral realism” For young children, rules simple exist, and are absolute and can not be changed. If a rule is broken, the child believes that the punishment should be determind by how much damage is done, not by the intention of the child.
“morality of co-operation” Children come to understand that people make rules and people can change them. When rules are broken, both the damage done and the intention of the offender are taken into account.
(4 points)
2 .         What factors help to bring about this moral development?
Interaction with others, also the development of perspective-taking abilities as well as understanding that different people have different rules. (4
points) Questions based on paragraphs 3 – 12
3 .         Complete the table to show how Kohlberg explains the reactions to the dilemma described in paragraph 5 (A man’s wife is dying and he cannot afford to buy the drugs that she needs. Is it right for him to steal the drugs?).
Stage in Moral Development Is it right to steal the drugs?
Reason for choice.
Pre conventional level Yes        5
No         X Reflects the child's basic egocentrism – "what would happen to me if I stole something".
Conventional level Yes        X No         X "It is against the the law to steal" – answer based on law oriented values "It's right to steal because the man means well, but he has to pay the druggist or accept penalty" – answer based on values of loyaltiy and family, but still respecting the law.
Post conventional level Yes        X No         5
Principles can be seperated from conventional laws. Rational personal choice is stressed.
(6
points)
4 .         What problem do critics see in Kohlberg’s separate, sequenced stages?
The stages do not seem in reality to be separate, sequenced, and consistent. It is also critisized for not defferenciating between social conventions and true moral issues untill the higher stages of moral reasoning. Also, stages 5+6 in moral reasoning are biased in favor of Western, male values that emphasize individualism.
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points) 5.a.      What is the difference between social conventions and true moral issues?
Socail conventions are the social rules and expectations of a particular group or society. True moral issues on the other hand involve the rights of individuals, the general welfare of the group, or the avoidance of harm.
   b.        According to the writer, are very young children able to differentiate between social conventions and true moral issues?
            Yes     X…..
  b.         Do other studies confirm or refute this belief?
Confirm          5                    Refute            X Explain your answer by referring to the text.
These studiesלהסביר איזה found few significant differences between men and women, or boys and girls in their level of moral reasoning. Walker and his …… (6 points) Post Reading (10 points)
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It’s your turn now!! Read the dilemma below and answer the question at the end using the text to help you.
You are 14 years old. It is your mother's birthday, and you would like to get her some flowers, especially roses because they are her favorite.
However, you do not have any money. Therefore, without permission, you pick some roses from a neighbor's yard. The flowers make your mother extremely happy! She cannot stop talking about how beautiful they are and how wonderful you are for thinking of the "perfect birthday present" to give to her. Then, she asks how you were able to afford such exquisite flowers with your small weekly allowance. Do you tell her how you obtained the roses?  ….
 The End!