Psychological Science (Fifth Edition)
Psychological Science (Fifth Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780393937497
Author: Michael Gazzaniga, Diane Halpern
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 9, Problem 4PT

a

Summary Introduction

To match:

The level of moral reasoning described by Kohlberg.

Introduction:

Morality plays a crucial part in influencing the trivial as well as consequential choices and activities in human life. Morality is divided into two, namely, moral reasoning (based on cognitive processes) and moral emotions.

Moral reasoning: Depends on trying to evade or avoid personal harm, getting approval from other people, or having moral concern for life (sanctity of life).

Moral emotions: Focused on empathy and sympathy. Empathy deals with understanding the emotional state of other people and it depends on the theory of mind. Sympathy involves concern, pity, and sorrow for others.

b

Summary Introduction

To match:

The level of moral reasoning described by Kohlberg.

Introduction:

Morality plays a crucial part in influencing the trivial as well as consequential choices and activities in human life. Morality is divided into two, namely, moral reasoning (based on cognitive processes) and moral emotions.

Moral reasoning: Depends on trying to evade or avoid personal harm, getting approval from other people, or having moral concern for life (sanctity of life).

Moral emotions: Focused on empathy and sympathy. Empathy deals with understanding the emotional state of other people and it depends on the theory of mind. Sympathy involves concern, pity, and sorrow for others.

c

Summary Introduction

To match:

The level of moral reasoning described by Kohlberg.

Introduction:

Morality plays a crucial part in influencing the trivial as well as consequential choices and activities in human life. Morality is divided into two, namely, moral reasoning (based on cognitive processes) and moral emotions.

Moral reasoning: Depends on trying to evade or avoid personal harm, getting approval from other people, or having moral concern for life (sanctity of life).

Moral emotions: Focused on empathy and sympathy. Empathy deals with understanding the emotional state of other people and it depends on the theory of mind. Sympathy involves concern, pity, and sorrow for others.

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