Asked by Angelica Serrano on Jul 12, 2024
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Piaget proposed that moral development in children happens in
A) three distinct stages.
B) two overlapping stages.
C) three overlapping stages.
D) two stages, separated by a period of three years.
Moral Development
The process through which individuals evolve in their understanding of what is right and wrong, often influenced by cultural, situational, and cognitive factors.
Piaget
A Swiss psychologist, Jean Piaget, known for his theory of cognitive development that describes how children develop intellectual abilities.
- Clarify Piaget's perspective on the moral growth of children.
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Taylor ShaferJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Piaget proposed that moral development in children happens in two stages: the heteronomous morality stage and the autonomous morality stage. These stages are not strictly separated by a specific age but rather overlap as the child's cognitive and social understanding grows.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify Piaget's perspective on the moral growth of children.