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Peer reviewedMoir, D. John – Child Development, 1974
The development of moral judgment in 11-year-old girls is discussed in terms of the evaluation of role taking ability. (ST)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Elementary School Students, Females
Peer reviewedTomlinson-Keasey, C.; Keasey, Charles Blake – Child Development, 1974
The hypothesized central role of cognitive development in resolving moral dilemmas was examined in sixth grade and college-age females. Results indicated that sophisticated cognitive operations are a prerequisite to advanced moral judgments. (ST)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, College Students
Peer reviewedHinde, Robert A. – Child Development, 1991
Comments on Belsky, Steinberg, and Draper's article in this issue. Offers three likely reasons for adaptation of human behavior. Argues that Belsky, et al. use only two of these reasons in their proposed evolutionary theory of socialization. Suggests that an evolutionary approach is useful if it integrates diverse facts, aids clinical practice,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Development, Biological Influences, Child Development
