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Chapter 19: Character Development

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Section 19.1 Moral Development

1. The two broad themes of moral development are justice and caring.
2. To reach a moral decision that will do no harm but will balance your needs with those of others.
3. If you treat others in a fair and caring way, you are more likely to build strong relationships.

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4. Pre- means before and post- means after, which describes the order of the levels of moral development. People in the pre-conventional stage base their behavior on outcomes. People in the conventional level base their behavior on the rules and expectations of society. People in the post-conventional level base their behavior on their own moral principles.
5. A double standard is not fair, caring, or just behavior, so it would not show morality.

Section 19.2 Moving Toward Maturity

1. Maturity means full growth or development. People keep growing and developing throughout life.
2. Philosophy of life is the sum of a person's beliefs, attitudes, values, and priorities.

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3. Answers will vary according to quality chosen and student's perception of their own level of maturity for that quality.
4. Answers will vary. Explanations should support the yes or no answer.