Moral Development Theory

The theorist behind Moral Development Theory is ________.

The two types of moralities are _____ and _____.

Heteronomous morality occurs between the ages of 5 and 10.

• True

• False

Autonomous morality occurs between the ages of 0-2.

• True

• False

Natalie cheats on her math homework. Two hours later, she finds out her favorite ice cream is out of stock at the store. Hannah believes that this is not coincidental, and that Natalie is being punished for her actions.

Which type of morality is Hannah using?

• Heteronomous Morality

• Autonomous Morality

Abbie and her friends change the rules of a board game because they are missing some of the game pieces. Which type of morality are they using?

• Heteronomous Morality

• Autonomous Morality

Breanna accidentally gives her friend a paper cut when picking up papers from the front of the classroom. Breanna feels bad and says she is sorry, but does not expect to be punished by the teacher for her actions. Which type of morality is Breanna showing?

• Heteronomous Morality

• Autonomous Morality

In Heteronomous Morality, bad result=bad punishment.

• True

• False

In which type of morality might you find children playing the same game with different rules?

• Heteronomous Morality

• Autonomous Morality

Hailey and Sean are siblings. Hailey accidentally drops and breaks a plate in the kitchen, and Sean tells her that she is going to be in big trouble with their mom. Hailey is positive that she will not get in too much trouble, because dropping the plate was a complete accident.

Who is most likely the older sibling?

• Hailey

• Sean