Question

What developmental tasks associated with young adulthood would be likely to elicit moral reasoning based on the ethic of care vs. principles of justice? (Chapter 13 and 14)

Answer 1

Developmental Tasks for young adulthood:

• Establish more mature relationships with same-age individuals of both sexes.
• Achieve a masculine or feminine social role.
• Accept one's body.
• Establish emotional independence from parents.
• Achieve assurance of economic independence.
• Prepare for an occupation.
• Prepare for marriage and establishment of a family.
• Acquire skills necessary to fulfill civic responsibilities.
• Develop a set of values that guide behavior.
• Establish self in a occupation.
• Become a part of a social group.