1.5 Problem 6
Moral Emotions
Psychoanalytic Theory- learn moral rules by identifying with same-sex
parent during phallic stage
Erikson- children learn moral rules from both parent, pride, guilt, shame=
all crucial for moral development
Development of Morals
Moral development- the process of learning to distinguish between right
and wrong in accordance with cultural values
Interpersonal development- regulates a person’s social
interactions, arbitrates conflict
Intrapersonal development- regulates a person’s activities, when
he/she isn’t engaged in social interaction
Moral identity- moral notions and commitments are central to their life:
more mature moral individuals care about morality
Moral character- very strong moral compass to overcome obstacles and
distractions
Committed compliance- children behaviour according to what their
parents think are good/bad
Situational compliance- parent’s control children, say what is right or
wrong
Parenting
o Relationship quality- introduce children to mutual obligations
of close relationships
o Parental Discipline:
Love withdrawal- parent withholds attention or love
from child to control child’s behaviour
Power assertion- attempts to gain control over child or
the child’s resources
Induction- use reasoning and explains how child’s
actions are likely to affect others
most recommended as focuses on
consequences for other’s
o Proactive strategies- avert misbehaviour by children before it
takes place
Schools
o Hidden curriculum of moral education
o Character Education- teaching students a basic “moral
literacy” to prevent them from engaging in immoral
behaviour/harming themselves, or others
o Value clarification- helping people understand what their
lives are for and what’s worth working for
o Cognitive Moral Education- students learn about
democracy and justice as their moral reasoning develops
o Service Learning- promotes social responsibility through
helping community
Moral Behaviour
Moral Emotions
Psychoanalytic Theory- learn moral rules by identifying with same-sex
parent during phallic stage
Erikson- children learn moral rules from both parent, pride, guilt, shame=
all crucial for moral development
Development of Morals
Moral development- the process of learning to distinguish between right
and wrong in accordance with cultural values
Interpersonal development- regulates a person’s social
interactions, arbitrates conflict
Intrapersonal development- regulates a person’s activities, when
he/she isn’t engaged in social interaction
Moral identity- moral notions and commitments are central to their life:
more mature moral individuals care about morality
Moral character- very strong moral compass to overcome obstacles and
distractions
Committed compliance- children behaviour according to what their
parents think are good/bad
Situational compliance- parent’s control children, say what is right or
wrong
Parenting
o Relationship quality- introduce children to mutual obligations
of close relationships
o Parental Discipline:
Love withdrawal- parent withholds attention or love
from child to control child’s behaviour
Power assertion- attempts to gain control over child or
the child’s resources
Induction- use reasoning and explains how child’s
actions are likely to affect others
most recommended as focuses on
consequences for other’s
o Proactive strategies- avert misbehaviour by children before it
takes place
Schools
o Hidden curriculum of moral education
o Character Education- teaching students a basic “moral
literacy” to prevent them from engaging in immoral
behaviour/harming themselves, or others
o Value clarification- helping people understand what their
lives are for and what’s worth working for
o Cognitive Moral Education- students learn about
democracy and justice as their moral reasoning develops
o Service Learning- promotes social responsibility through
helping community
Moral Behaviour
