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PRE-ACTIVITY
CHAPTER 4: MORAL DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN

DIRECTION: Answer the following questions while watching the video “Encouraging
Moral Development in Children.” Write your activity on a word document and submit on
or before the deadline.

1. What is moral dilemma?

Answer: Moral dilemma are confusing situation and cannot decide between right and
wrong.
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2. What makes agreeing on moral behavior difficult?

Answer: because the moral behavior can be developed in early age and because of
that children are difficult to make a right decision.
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3. One definition of morality is “principles of Right or good Conduct based on rights or

Concerns for Others.

4. By 8 to 10 months children understand their Actions can hurt others.

Between ages 2-3 y/o they can feel Empathy towards others.
By ages 4 they know that Selfish behavior is wrong.
At 5, children understand sharing, Protecting, and comforting and can Tolerant those
who are not like them.
Children’s morals are well-developed by before children reach First Grade.

5. There are five principles of morality that have not changed over time.
Name five general moral values.
1. Autonomy
2. Justice
3. Beneficence
4. Nonmaleficence
5. Fidelity