Kohlberg’s Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Stage 1
A
Punishment & Obedience
- avoidance of punishment is the key motivator
2
Q
Stage 2
A
Personal Usefulness
- what’s right satisfies one’s own needs.
- me first
3
Q
Stage 3
A
Conforming to the will of the group
-pleasing others and conforming to standard ideas
4
Q
Stage 4
A
Law & Order
- respectful member of society & following the law because it’s the law
5
Q
Stage 5
A
Social Contract
- Laws justified on the basis of general principles
6
Q
Stage 6
A
Personal Conscience
- decision based on personal conscience
- willing to risk punishment and get disapproval of others
