Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development

Question 1

What is the first stage in the Pre-Conventional level?

Answer 1

Punishment and Obedience Orientation

“Acting to avoid punishment”

Question 2

What is the second stage in the Pre-Conventional level?

Answer 2

Instrumental-Relativist Orientation

“Acting egocentrically, to further one’s own interest.”

Question 3

What is the third stage in the Conventional level?

Answer 3

Good Boy - Nice Girl Orientation

“Decisions based on the approval of others.”

Question 4

What is the fourth stage in the Conventional level?

Answer 4

Law and Order Orientation

“Judgements based on the rules and laws of society.”

Question 5

What is the fifth stage in the Post-Conventional level?

Answer 5

Social Contract Orientation

“The consensus of thoughtful men.”

Question 6

What is the sixth stage in the Post-Conventional level?

Answer 6

Universal Ethical Principles

“Guided by moral principle of justice.”