GCSE Psychology 9-1

Psychology 9-1 GCSE -  1.3.1 - Understand morality issues in psychology and the individual, including: a) The terms 'morality' and 'moral(s)' -  Morality - Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior. Morals - A lesson that can be derived from a story or experience. Standards of behavior principles of right and wrong. b) Pre-conventional, conventional and post-conventional stages of morality -  Pre-conventional morality - At this level (most nine year olds and younger), we don't have a personal code of morality. Our moral code is shaped by the standards of adults and the consequences of following or breaking their rules. Conventional morality - (Most adolescents and adults) we begin to internalize the moral standards of valued adult role models. The norms are based on the group a person belongs to. Post-conventional morality - This is based on self chosen principles and moral reasoning based...