Formal Operational Stage Flashcards
What is the primary focus of Kohlberg’s theory of moral development?
The progression of moral reasoning through six stages.
How many stages are there in Kohlberg’s moral development theory?
There are six stages.
Stage 1 of Kohlberg’s theory is known as what?
Obedience and Punishment Orientation.
In Stage 1, what drives moral decisions?
Avoidance of punishment.
What is the key characteristic of Stage 2 in Kohlberg’s theory?
Individualism and Exchange.
In Stage 2, how do individuals view morality?
As a set of individual interests.
Stage 3 of Kohlberg’s theory is referred to as what?
Interpersonal Relationships.
What is the primary concern in Stage 3?
Gaining approval and maintaining relationships.
What defines Stage 4 in Kohlberg’s moral development?
Maintaining Social Order.
In Stage 4, individuals believe that moral decisions should be based on what?
Law and order.
Stage 5 of Kohlberg’s theory is known as what?
Social Contract and Individual Rights.
In Stage 5, what is emphasized in moral reasoning?
The importance of individual rights and social contracts.
What is the highest stage in Kohlberg’s theory?
Stage 6: Universal Principles.
What defines moral reasoning in Stage 6?
Adherence to universal ethical principles.
True or False: Kohlberg’s stages are linear and cannot regress.
False.
What type of reasoning is characteristic of Stage 1?
Pre-conventional reasoning.
At which stage do individuals begin to consider societal norms?
Stage 4.
What is a major criticism of Kohlberg’s theory?
It may not adequately capture the moral reasoning of women.
In which stage do individuals start to think about the greater good?
Stage 5.
Fill in the blank: Stage 3 is primarily concerned with _______.
Interpersonal relationships.
In Stage 6, moral decisions are based on _______.
Universal ethical principles.
What are the two main categories of Kohlberg’s stages?
Pre-conventional, Conventional, and Post-conventional.
What is the focus of the pre-conventional level?
Self-interest and avoiding punishment.
What is the main approach to ethics in Stage 5?
Social contracts and individual rights.
