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? Application: Moral Dilemmas and Moral Reasoning
Every day there are decisions you must make, some of which require moral reasoning. Should you tell the truth and risk hurting someone?s feelings or tell a ?little white lie?? Do you make a donation to feed the hungry or purchase something for your spouse? Piaget, Kohlberg, and Gilligan believed that it is not the decision a person makes that determines his or her level of moral development; rather, it is the rationale or reasoning behind the decision that is most telling. Haidt, on the other hand, examined the roles of culture and affect in relation to morality.
As you complete the Application Assignment this week, consider how children of different ages might address the following analogous age-appropriate scenario:
Jane has been relentlessly asking her parents for a new toy she saw on television. Many of her friends? parents have already purchased the toy for their children. Jane has told her parents this and explained to them how cool the toy is. Her parents, however, have told Jane they cannot afford the toy. One weekend, Jane is at the mall with her friend?s parent. While she is there, she notices something fall out of the pocket of the person in front of her. She quickly picks it up and realizes no one appears to have noticed. It?s a $20 dollar bill! She knows she can afford the toy she wants if she keeps the money. Should she tell her friend?s parent that her mom gave her the money to purchase the toy or should she give the money back?
Briefly describe at least two moral development theories of Kohlberg, Gilligan, and/or Haidt.
Explain how each of the two theories you selected would address the moral dilemma presented in the scenario.
Based on the theories, explain how a child (Jane) might decide what to do with the money found in the moral dilemma. Be sure to include the effects that age and culture might have on her decision.
Support your answer with citations from the Learning Resources referencing the theories of moral development.
Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the Learning Resources for this course. I have included the necessary assignments from the Learning Resources:
Watch the following video:
Video: Films Media Group. (2006). Right and Wrong: Moral Development in Children. Available from http://digital.films.com/play/EGNQQN
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