1.
Piaget’s consent of immanent justice
Ben is exhibiting an example of immanent justice because he believes that the reason he was punished (his favorite ball getting stuck on the roof) was a result of him breaking the rules (stealing a cookie from the jar).
2.
Piaget’s consent of
moral relativism
Juanita is exhibiting an example of moral relativism because she understands that the rules set by herself, and her friends are to help them get along, reduce tension, and prevent arguments. Juanita also understands that these rules are not absolute and can be changed if needed. Overall, Juanita is considering the motives behind these rules when judging the situation and therefore, exhibits moral relativism. 3.
Piaget’s concept of moral realism
Ginny is exhibiting an example of moral realism because of her unwillingness to change the rules of the game. Although she would like to change the rules of Scrabble to make the game easier for her, she believes the rules of the game are “absolute” and that they cannot be changed because they were made to make things fair for everyone. Therefore, she exhibits moral realism because of her belief that rules must be followed, and they cannot be changed. 4.
Kohlberg’s preconventional level
of moral development Sam is exhibiting the preconventional stage of moral development because his moral choice to help wash his neighbor’s car is fueled by the expectation of an external reward (money)
, which is the main characterization of the preconventional stage. 5.
Kohlberg’s postconventional level
of moral development Sally is exhibiting the postconventional stage of moral development because she is using her internalized value system in order to govern her decision to invite Kelly even though she knows her friends will make fun of her for it. Sally’s behavior is driven by the value that she wants to treat others the way she wants to be treated regardless of the social consequences it poses.
