Moral Judgment Research and the Cognitive-Developmental Approach to Moral Education.

Rest, James R.

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Publication Date: 1980-May

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Moral Judgment Research and the Cognitive-Developmental Approach to Moral Education.

Rest, James R.

Personnel and Guidance Journal, v58 n9 p602-05 May 1980

Describes Kohlberg's interview test and Rest's Defining Issues Test and indicates that these are usable, reliable ways of assessing an individual's moral judgment development level. Evidence for accepting a developmental sequence in moral judgment is presented. Impressions about educational intervention are offered. (Author/CC)

Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Cognitive Development, Ethical Instruction, Measures (Individuals), Moral Development, Moral Values

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Defining Issues Test

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