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Davidson, Philip M. – 1991
The concept of autonomous identity, derived from Piaget's theory of personality, is distinguished from other applications of the term "autonomy" in psychological theory. Introductory comments suggest that both biological and mental development express autonomy in the same two senses: as self-regulating and progressively self-liberating.…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Developmental Psychology, Individual Development, Moral Development
Peer reviewedLyons, Nona Plessner – Harvard Educational Review, 1983
The author offers interview data from female and male children, adolescents, and adults in support of the notion of having two distinct modes of describing the self in relation to others--separate/objective and connected--as well as two kinds of considerations used by individuals in making moral decisions--justice and care. (Author/SSH)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Generation Gap, Human Relations, Interpersonal Relationship
Bennett, William J. – Curriculum Review, 1988
Discusses the form and content of sex education courses in the classroom. Topics covered include contraception, decision making, morality, values, character formation, self-image, the role of teachers, and the role of parents. (LRW)
Descriptors: Contraception, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction
