Relationship of Prosocial Moral Reasoning to Altruism, Political Liberalism, and Intelligence.

Eisenberg-Berg, Nancy

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Publication Date: 1979-Jan

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Relationship of Prosocial Moral Reasoning to Altruism, Political Liberalism, and Intelligence.

Eisenberg-Berg, Nancy

Developmental Psychology, v15 n1 p87-89 Jan 1979

Investigates whether several factors (intelligence, political liberalism, and altruistic behavior) previously found to be related to prohibition moral reasoning (about issues involving laws, rules, authorities, and formal obligations) are also associated with level of prosocial moral reasoning. Students in grades 9, 11, and 12 were tested. (Author/SS)

Descriptors: Altruism, High School Students, Intelligence, Moral Development, Political Attitudes, Prosocial Behavior, Secondary Education

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Language: English

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