Findings

Question 1

How many stage theory’s were constructed?

Answer 1

Six

Question 2

What was Stage 1?

Answer 2

Punishment and Obedience Orientation, this follows rules

Question 3

What was Stage 2?

Answer 3

The instrumental purpose orientation, child views act as ‘right’ if it satisfies their own needs

Question 4

What was Stage 3?

Answer 4

Interpersonal Cooperation, What is right is defined by what is expected by others

Question 5

What was Stage 4?

Answer 5

The social-order-maintaining orientation, What is right in terms of norms

Question 6

What was Stage 5?

Answer 6

The social contract orientation, Laws are seen as relative and flexible

Question 7

What was Stage 6?

Answer 7

The Universal ethical principles orientation, The individual acts in accordance with their moral principles

Question 8

What did Kohlberg find?

Answer 8

The children’s responses became less focused on themselves and more focused on doing good as they got older