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Saltzstein, D. Herbert – Human Development, 1994
Underlines two major differences between moral judgments and moral behavior. For behavior, the moral situation is construed from an observer's perspective after the event and typically involves conflicts between moral and other kinds of pressures. For judgment, the situation is interpreted from the self's perspective in advance and often involves…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Cognitive Development, Conflict of Interest, Decision Making

Smetana, G. Judith – Human Development, 1994
Comments on the issues introduced by Saltzstein (PS 522 554) in this issue. Elaborates on Saltzstein's proposed social cognitive factors that may account for discrepancies between moral reasoning and action, highlighting strengths and weaknesses. (AA)
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Cognitive Development, Conflict of Interest, Decision Making