6 Stages of Moral Development (Kolberg )

Question 1

Preconventional Morality: Morality is controlled by parents: Stage 1

Answer 1

Obedience and Punishment Orientation:
The child behaves to refrain from getting in trouble.

Question 2

Preconventional Morality: Morality is controlled by parents: Stage 2

Answer 2

Individualism and Exchange:

The child understands that there is more than one POV and that an authority figure isn’t always right. Mom won’t let you get a cookie, but Grandma will.

Question 3

Conventional Morality: Morality is tied to relationships: Stage 1

Answer 3

Stage one: Good Interpersonal Relationships :

The child behaves to gain social acceptance.

Question 4

Conventional Morality: Morality is tied to relationships: Stage 2

Answer 4

Stage two: Maintaining the Social Order :

The child behaves to not be a disruption or rock the boat.

Question 5

Postconventional Morality: Morality is tied to relationships: Stage 1

Answer 5

Stage one: Social Contract and Individual Rights:

*The child understands that rules are in place for a reason, but there are grey areas about what’s right and wrong.

Question 6

Postconventional Morality: Morality is tied to relationships: Stage 2

Answer 6

Stage two: Universal Principles:

People decide what they believe is right and wrong. Adhere to their own rules instead of trying to fit in.