KOHLBERG'B STAGES OF MORAL DEVELOPMENT

Question 1

Moral reasoning is based on the consequence/result of the,not on the wether the act itself is good or bad.

Answer 1

Preconventional Level

Question 2

Moral reasoning is bases on the conventions or norms of society.This may include approval of others,law and order.

Answer 2

Conventional Level

Question 3

Moral reasoning is based on enduring or consistent principles.It is not just recognising the law,but the principles behind the law.

Answer 3

Post-conventional Level

Question 4

One is motivated by fear of punishment.He will act in order to avoid punishment.

Answer 4

Stage 1(Punishment /Obedience)

Question 5

One is motivated to act by the benefit that one may obtain later.You scratch my back,I’ll scratch yours.

Answer 5

Stage 2(Mutual Benefit)

Question 6

One is motivated by what others expect in behavior -good boy,good girl.He or She gives importance on what people will think or say

Answer 6

Stage 3( Social Approval)

Question 7

One is motivated to act in order uphold law and order.The person will follow the law because it is law.

Answer 7

Stage 4 (Law and Order)

Question 8

Laws that are wrong can be changed.One will act based on social justice and the common good.

Answer 8

Stage 5(Social Contract)

Question 9

This is associated with the development of one’s conscience.Having a set of standards that drives one to possess moral responsibility to make societal changes regardless of consequences to oneself.Examples of persons are Mother Teresa,Martin Luther King,Jr.

Answer 9

Stage 6(Universal Principles)