The Use of Stories in Moral Development: New Psychological Reasons for an Old Education Method.

Vitz, Paul C.

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Use of Stories in Moral Development: New Psychological Reasons for an Old Education Method.

Vitz, Paul C.

American Psychologist, v45 n6 p709-20 Jun 1990

Proposes that narratives (stories) are a central factor in moral development. Discusses recent theoretical contributions of Bruner, Sarbin, Spence, and Tulving. Discusses the following aspects of moral development: (1) empathy; (2) caring and commitment; (3) interpersonal interaction; and (4) personal character and personality. Comments on educational evidence for use of narrative. (JS)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Strategies, Empathy, Interpersonal Communication, Metaphors, Moral Development, Personality, Psychological Patterns, Story Reading, Story Telling

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Language: English

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