Kohlberg Flashcards
Kohlbergs theory
Moral theorist
Moral development
Complicated process involving the acceptance of the values and rules of a society . That is what shapes our behavior. It is concerned with the principles of right or wrongs.
Six stages of moral development
Avoiding punishment
Self interest
Good boy attitude
Law and order morality
Social contract
Principle
Level one :pre-conventional
Avoiding judgement
Self interest
Level two : conventional
Good boy attitude
Law and order morality
Level 3:post conventional
Social contract
Principle
Pre school age child punishment and obedience / instrumental relativist section 2-4 years old
Stage 1 : 2-4 years old
Punishment and obedience orientation
Stage 1 Punishment and obedience orientation
Action is considered good or bad depending on the outcome regardless of the act
At what age does kohlbergs theory enter
End of preschool and beginning of school age
Stage 2 - 4-7 years old
Instrumental relativist orientation
Instrumental relativist orientation
Actions are directed towards satisfying ones needs and not the needs of others
A fair exchange is not based on loyalty , justice, or gratitude
What’s in it for me?
School age section goood boy nice/girl
law and order
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7-10 years old
Good boy /nice girl orientation
Good boy nice girl orientation
Living up to expectations
One earns approval by being nice