The Development of Conscience (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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John Locke's term for children at birth
John Locke's term for children at birth
Blank moral canvas
Moral understanding at birth
Moral understanding at birth
None
What drives child behaviour before age 6
What drives child behaviour before age 6
Seeking pleasure and avoiding pain
Is genuine conscience present before age 6?
Is genuine conscience present before age 6?
No - not present
Age children begin understanding rules/boundaries
Age children begin understanding rules/boundaries
Around age 6
When does true moral awareness begin?
When does true moral awareness begin?
Age 6
What is 'mirrored conscience'?
What is 'mirrored conscience'?
Reflecting/copying moral beliefs of those around you
Does mirrored conscience continue in adulthood?
Does mirrored conscience continue in adulthood?
Yes - continues throughout life
Moral development theorist (conscience stages)
Moral development theorist (conscience stages)
Lawrence Kohlberg
Behaviour theorist (conscience development)
Behaviour theorist (conscience development)
Sigmund Freud
Nature vs nurture in conscience development
Nature vs nurture in conscience development
Nurture overpowers nature
Primary influence on conscience development
Primary influence on conscience development
Environment and community (not biology)