Describe differences in the emphasis placed on different components of moral development (cognitive, behavioral, emotional) from different theoretical perspectives.
Explain and evaluate Piaget and Kohlberg's theories of moral development, and be able to compare and contrast the two theories.
Discuss Carol Gilligan's contribution to our understanding of moral reasoning differences between men and women.
Describe children's understandings of violations of social conventions, citing current research findings.
Discuss the relationship between moral judgment and moral behavior.
Outline the development of self-control and various factors that influence its development.
Describe the development of altruism and prosocial behavior, including changes and stability in such behavior as well as gender differences.
Discuss biological and environmental determinants of prosocial development.
Discuss the influence of cognitive development on prosocial reasoning (see Table 14–2).
Trace developmental changes in aggression, including gender differences and the stability of aggression. Discuss the role of biology, family influences, television, video games, and other socializing agents (e.g., peers, gangs) in aggression.
Discuss issues involved in the control of aggression including the catharsis myth, cognitive modification strategies, and aggression prevention.
