The Hierarchical Nature of Stages of Moral Development.

Walker, Lawrence J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ308871

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Publication Date: 1984

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The Hierarchical Nature of Stages of Moral Development.

Walker, Lawrence J.; And Others

Developmental Psychology, v20 n5 p960-66 Sep 1984

In a sample of 64 students (grades 8 and 11, undergraduate, and graduate), this study assesses evaluation and understanding of moral-stage-prototypic statements equated for level of language. Results support the hierarchical nature of moral stages despite the equating of language level. (Author/RH)

Descriptors: Comprehension, Developmental Stages, Elementary Education, Graduate Students, High School Students, Higher Education, Junior High School Students, Language Skills, Moral Development, Research Problems, Secondary Education, Undergraduate Students

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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