Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134477961
Author: Saundra K. Ciccarelli, J. Noland White
Publisher: PEARSON
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Recently, Jon got into a fight at school, which resulted in a two-week suspension. Furthermore, the family might press charges against Jon for attacking their son. The school principal talked with Jon regarding what started the altercation. Jon reports that he was doing what he thought was right and is unsure of why everyone is so hard on him. Jon reports that Tony, his best friend, is being bullied and he was trying to defend him. Jon states that no one else was doing anything about it, and feels it is essential to defend the important people in your life regardless of the consequences. Jon does report regrets about being suspended; however, he does not regret his choice to defend and protect his friend. He notes that he would do it again if anyone he cared about were in that position.

 

2. Choose one of the theories of moral development and utilize it to describe the moral decision making displayed by Jon.

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