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Download full textLeming, James S. – 1980
The paper explores reasons for the failure of contemporary approaches to moral education and suggests an alternative based on theories of prosocial behavior. Prosocial behavior comprises actions intended to aid another person or group of people without the actors' anticipation of external rewards. Cultural and social factors appear to be most…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Cultural Influences, Developmental Stages, Educational Needs
