Moral & Character Development
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In the deep analysis of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development regarding the transition period between 'moral realism' and 'autonomous morality' and the development of the concept of justice in children, if a child considers rules to be immutable, externally imposed, and a gift of sacred authority (such as parents or God), and considers breaking more dishes in an accident to be a greater moral offense than breaking fewer dishes (even though the intention in both accidents was accidental), which of the following statements is most authentically true in the context of Piaget's theoretical model of moral development and cognitive structure?
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According to Jean Piaget, 'moral realism' or 'heteronomous morality' is found in children during the early stages of childhood, where they consider rules to be absolute, immutable, and determined by external authority.
In this stage, children give more importance to objective consequences than to the subjective intention of the doer. With increased cognitive maturity and social interaction, children gradually transition toward 'autonomous morality'.
- Heteronomous Morality: Rules are sacred and unchangeable; focus is on outcomes.
- Autonomous Morality: Rules are socially constructed and flexible; focus shifts to intentions.
Therefore, Option A is the correct statement representing this cognitive and moral developmental phase.
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