throughout the lifespan (Feldman, 2011). It can be developed either negatively or positively, depending on how an individual accomplishes tasks during each stage of moral development. This shows that morality will change as an individual ages and goes through different experiences of life. Kohlberg’s theory consists of 3 stages: pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional. In pre-conventional morality, it is most common in 3-7 year olds. Their motivation is to obey rules to avoid punishment and obtain rewards. In conventional morality, most adolescents and adults fall in this stage. Individuals begin to internalize authority without question, with the reason being based on the norms of their peer group. Their motivation is to uphold
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As the individual grows older, they undergo a crisis in each stage, and by successfully resolving each crisis, a healthy development of virtues and personality continues (McLeod, 2008). The last stage, ego: integrity vs. despair, begins at 65 years, when productivity begins to slow and an individual contemplates their accomplishments and success. If this stage is successfully resolved, the individual will feel a sense of closure and completeness. If not, the individual may feel bitter and despair when looking back on their …show more content…
An interview consisting of 12 questions was conducted. There were three questions asked per topic. The hypotheses were created before receiving information about each topic and were made solely on previous observations. In order to collect information about each topic from my grandmother, I had to conduct a phone interview with her. I interviewed my grandmother over the phone with the following questions pertaining to Erikson’s final stage: Do you feel successful when you look back on life? Do you have any regrets or feel bitter? After looking back on everything you’ve done in life, how do you feel about death? Pertaining to parenting style, I asked: How did you parent your own kids? What did you do when they acted out? Were you a friend or a caretaker, and did you set rules or go with the flow? How do you feel about your parenting style looking back on it today? Pertaining to moral development, I asked: Do you ever think it’s okay to lie and if so, when? Have you ever purposely broken the law, and why or why not? If one of your children needed an expensive medicine, would you steal it (Heinz’s Dilemma)? Lastly, pertaining to memory, I asked: Do you think your memory capabilities are increasing, decreasing or staying the same? Do you have trouble remembering how to do everyday tasks, or has a similar method or pattern become hard for you to remember? What is your favorite memory? While
As the individual grows older, they undergo a crisis in each stage, and by successfully resolving each crisis, a healthy development of virtues and personality continues (McLeod, 2008). The last stage, ego: integrity vs. despair, begins at 65 years, when productivity begins to slow and an individual contemplates their accomplishments and success. If this stage is successfully resolved, the individual will feel a sense of closure and completeness. If not, the individual may feel bitter and despair when looking back on their …show more content…
An interview consisting of 12 questions was conducted. There were three questions asked per topic. The hypotheses were created before receiving information about each topic and were made solely on previous observations. In order to collect information about each topic from my grandmother, I had to conduct a phone interview with her. I interviewed my grandmother over the phone with the following questions pertaining to Erikson’s final stage: Do you feel successful when you look back on life? Do you have any regrets or feel bitter? After looking back on everything you’ve done in life, how do you feel about death? Pertaining to parenting style, I asked: How did you parent your own kids? What did you do when they acted out? Were you a friend or a caretaker, and did you set rules or go with the flow? How do you feel about your parenting style looking back on it today? Pertaining to moral development, I asked: Do you ever think it’s okay to lie and if so, when? Have you ever purposely broken the law, and why or why not? If one of your children needed an expensive medicine, would you steal it (Heinz’s Dilemma)? Lastly, pertaining to memory, I asked: Do you think your memory capabilities are increasing, decreasing or staying the same? Do you have trouble remembering how to do everyday tasks, or has a similar method or pattern become hard for you to remember? What is your favorite memory? While