Competing theoretical frameworks explaining how moral reasoning develops, contrasting justice-based and care-based approaches.

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Criminology Unit 2

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Criminology Unit 2

Criminology

Cognitive Distortions in Crime

Explore the relationship between moral reasoning and criminal behavior through cognitive distortions. This summary covers Kohlberg's stages of moral development, research findings on offenders' moral reasoning levels, and the implications for rehabilitation. Ideal for students studying crime and deviance theories.

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Kohlberg stages of moral development full study

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Cognitive Distortions in Crime

Explore the psychological explanations of criminal behavior through Kohlberg's theory of moral development and cognitive distortions. This summary covers key concepts such as moral reasoning stages, hostile attribution bias, and minimalisation, highlighting their implications for understanding the criminal mind and therapeutic applications. Ideal for students studying forensic psychology.

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OCR GCSE Psychology Paper 2 - Social influence

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Kohlberg's Moral Stages

Explore Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, detailing the pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional stages. This summary covers the aim, methodology, and key findings from his longitudinal study on moral reasoning in children and adolescents, highlighting the evolution of ethical principles across different cultural contexts.

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Kohlberg's Gender Development Stages

Explore Kohlberg's cognitive theory of gender development, detailing the three key stages: gender identity, stability, and constancy. This summary evaluates the theory's strengths and limitations, supported by cross-cultural research and contemporary studies. Ideal for A Level AQA Psychology students seeking a comprehensive understanding of gender schema theory and its implications.

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