Cog reasoning AO1

Question 1

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Answer 1

Kohlberg outlined 3 levels of moral development, which are; the pre-conventional level - behaviour driven by reward and punishment, conventional level - behaviour driven by social acceptance, and post conventional level - behaviour that is driven

Question 2

Paragraph 1: cog reasoning - how can moral reasoning be applied to crime - level 1

Answer 2

This can be applied to crime as Level 1 (stage 2) – basic moral reasoning skills, people will break the law if they believe the reward outweighs the cost, or if they think they can get away with it. ​ Less likely to commit crimes at

Question 3

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Answer 3

Less likely to commit crimes at is Level 2/3 as they have a stronger moral compass, doesn’t fit typical criminal behaviour . Criminal behaviour can be justified at ALL levels of moral reasoning. ​

Question 4

Paragraph 1: cog reasoning - how can moral reasoning be applied to crime - level 3

Answer 4

Criminal behaviour can be justified at ALL levels of moral reasoning. ​

Pre-conventional: breaking the law is justified if punishment can be avoided or if the rewards outweigh the costs​

Conventional: breaking the law is justified if it helps to maintain relationships or society​

Post-conventional: breaking the law is justified if it helps maintain human rights or further social justice