Task 9

Question 1

Piagets theory of moral judgement

Answer 1

Childrens moral reasoning changes from rigid acceptance of dictates and rules of authorities to appreciation that moral rules are a product of social interaction and are therefore modifiable.

Question 2

Piagets stages of development in childrens moral reasoning

Answer 2

Morality of constraint

Transitional period

Autonomous Morality

Question 3

Morality of constraint

Answer 3

Before 7 years old

Characteristic of children who have not achieved a stage of concrete operations.