Examined kindergarten, first, third, and fifth graders' reactions to the moral transgressions of children and adults. The stories presented to the children varied in terms of intention, damage, and age of transgressor. (BD)

Traces the history of Minnesota's approach to moral judgment research. Claims this history can be subdivided into four phases, each with a different goal and theoretical consideration. Concludes the Minnesota approach has been a progressive force in the field. Argues that this approach reaffirms Lawrence Kohlberg's view that moral judgments are…

Focuses on the relationship between environmental opportunities for social interaction, experienced internal conflict, and upward stage change in moral reasoning. Also examines the extent to which the dilemmas which constitute Form A and Form B of Kohlberg's Moral Dilemmas produce comparable stage scores. (Author/MP)