Identification and Conscience Development.

Hoffman, Martin L.

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Publication Date: 1971

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Identification and Conscience Development

Hoffman, Martin L.

Child Development, 42, 4, 1071-82, Oct 71

It was tentatively concluded that identification may contribute to the recognition that moral principles and not external sanctions form the basis of right and wrong, but not to the application of these principles to one's own behavior in the absence of authority. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Data Analysis, Discipline, Hypothesis Testing, Identification (Psychology), Moral Values, Motivation, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Role

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