Why do the researcher’s believe this is an important study?

Are acts that do not cause harm, immoral?Does if vary by context?

Should harmless offenses fall within the domain of moral violations? (cognitive developmental view p. 614)

Theories are splitKholberg: actions that affect the material or

psychological well-being of others

Where did the study take place? Who participated?

Porto AlergroRecifePhiladelphia

Adults and children

Describe the different types of stories used in the study.

Physical Harm (Swing)No harm (uniform, hand-washing)Disrespect (Flag, death promise)Disgust (eat the dog, kissing sibs, chicken)

Explain the manipulation checks done to adults. What did they reveal?

Kissing story

Discuss what the authors found when they looked at how people justified the offenses?

High SES: more autonomy, less community and norm

Among children SES didn’t matter.

Is it moral to eat your dog?

Use the results of the study to support your position.