Theories of Moral Development

Definition

Theories of moral development are psychological frameworks that explain how individuals develop their moral reasoning and understanding of right and wrong.

Related terms

Kohlberg's Theory: Kohlberg's theory of moral development suggests that individuals progress through six stages of moral reasoning, which become more sophisticated over time.

Gilligan's Theory: Gilligan's theory proposes that women tend to emphasize care and relationships in their moral decision-making, whereas men focus more on justice and rights.

Moral Reasoning:

Moral reasoning refers to the cognitive process by which individuals make judgments about what is morally right or wrong.