Developing Throughout Life

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Write your answers in complete sentences. 1. Define the terms moral development and moral reasoning. (5 points) Moral Development is of ones sense of right and wrong Moral Reasoning is persons explanation for why they believe a decision is morally right or wrong. 2. Explain Erik Erikson’s term identity crisis, and explain how it applies to both an adolescent and to a young adult. (15 points) Identity crisis is a state of uncertainty about ones identity and the work required to resolve it. It applies to adolescents because this stage is where the Adolescent tries to bring together many roles under one identity, under the influence of role models and peer pressure. It applies in young adults as the stage when a person learns to make commitments to others. 3. List and explain Kohlberg’s three stages of moral development. Then, explain how an individual in each stage of moral development might answer the Heinz dilemma. (15 points) Preconventional, which is decision making based on avoiding punishment. In stage 1 of the Preconventional level: Heinz should not have stolen the medicine, because he will be punished for stealing. Based on the idea that right and wrong depends on what is punishable (stealing.) In stage 2 of the Preconventional level: Heinz should steal the medicine, because the reward of his wifes survival will outweigh the consequences of stealing. Based on the idea that right and wrong depends on what is rewarded (his wife living.) Conventional, decision making based on following the rules. In stage 3 of the Conventional level: Heinz should steal the medicine because it would make him a good husband to his wife, who expects him to get her the medicine. Based on the idea that right and wrong is determined by the approval of others (His wife expects the medicine.) In stage 4 of the Conventional level:
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