Kohlberg's Theory Moral Development

Question 1

Level 1 Pre-Conventional Stage 1

Answer 1

Stage 1. Obedience and punishment orientation (How can I avoid punishment?)

Question 2

Level 1 Pre-Conventional Stage 2

Answer 2

Stage 2. Self-interest orientation (What’s in it for me?)

Question 3

Level 2 Conventional Stage 3

Answer 3

Stage 3. Interpersonal accord and conformity (Social norms and the good boy/good girl attitude…approval seeking)

Question 4

Level 2 Conventional Stage 4

Answer 4

Stage 4. Authority and social-order maintaining orientation (Law and order morality…Most of society remain at stage four…where morality is still predominantly dictated by an outside force.)

Question 5

Level 3 Post-Conventional Stage 5

Answer 5

Stage 5. Social contract orientation (The world is viewed as holding different opinions… rights and values)

Question 6

Level 3 Post-Conventional Stage 6

Answer 6

Stage 6. Universal ethical principles (Principled conscience…Individuals act because it is right…and not because it is expected…legal… or previously agreed upon.