Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development Flashcards

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what are the 3 stages

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preconventional

conventional (where most people are)

postconventional (not everyone makes it here)

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what are the 2 pre conventional stages

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obedience/punishment → will i get in trouble?

self-interest → will it benefit ME? will i get rewarded for doing what is right?

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3
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what are the 2 conventional stages?

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pleasing others → does things to gain approval from others

law and order → does things to maintain social order

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4
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what are the 2 stages of post conventional?

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social contract → while laws are good for overall social order, morality sometimes transcends these laws

universal ethical principle → develop their OWN set of moral guidelines which may or may not be in accordance with the law/society

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5
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what stage are children usually in

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obedience/punishment

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describe the first stage

obedience/punishment

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children see rules as fixed and absolute

they obey rules to avoid punishment

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describe the 2nd stage

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children recognize there different individuals have different viewpoints

right/wrong isn’t always concrete

choose to do thing that will benefit themselves

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describe the 3rd stage

pleasing others / good boy/girl

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people act to be seen as “good” by other people

emphasis on conformity

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describe the 4th stage

law and order

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wants to uphold the law and avoid guilty

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10
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describe the 5th stage

social contract

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judgement is based on self chosen principles

individual becomes aware that even though laws exist, these laws may sometimes be unjust

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describe the 6th stage

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individuals develop their own set of moral guidelines, which may or may not fit the law

this person has to be prepared to defend their principles, even if it goes against most of society - may end up being punished/imprisoned

very few people reach this stage

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