Kohlberg Flashcards
What was the aim of Kolberg’s study?
To show how his research supports his stage theory of moral development
How many participants did Kohlberg have?
75
Where was Kohlberg’s sample from?
America
What gender was all of Kohlberg’s sample?
Male
What age were Kohlberg’s participants at the start of the study?
10-16
What age were Kohlberg’s participants at the start of the study?
22-28
What was the method of the study?
Every three years participants were presented with hypothetical moral dilemmas (philosophical)
Their answers and the reasoning behind their answers were linked to 25 basic moral concepts or aspects
What was the background to Kohlberg’s study?
He believed that the stages of moral development in his theory did not change order at all
They came one at a time
No stages were missed
The speed at which a child passed through the stages could vary
Not all people would achieve the highest level of moral development
What are the six reasons Kohlberg identified for reasons to obey?
To avoid punishment
To obtain rewards
To avoid dislike by others
To avoid punishment by authority
To be respected by others
To avoid self-condemnation
What are the three levels of Kohlberg’s theory?
Level 1- pre-conventional
Level 2- conventional
Level 3- post-conventional
What’s the approximate age for the pre-conventional group?
4-10
How many stages are there in Kohlberg’s theory?
6
What is the first stage in Kohlberg’s theory?
Stage 1- Orientation towards punishment
Listen to rules to avoid being punished
What is the second stage in Kohlberg’s theory?
Stage 2 - Orientation towards self-interest
Behave in a way that best benefits yourself (to obtain rewards/have favours etc)
What is the third stage in Kohlberg’s theory?
Conformity to expectations and rules
Child now seeking approval from others and begins to consider the intention of the act
