Kohlberg's theory of moral development Flashcards

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What are all Kohlberg’s levels of moral reasoning?

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Preconventional morality (up to age 9):

(punishment and obedience/pleasure-seeking orientation)
“Follow the rules because if you don’t you’ll get in trouble; if you do, you might get a treat.”

Conventional morality (early adolescence):

(Approval-seeking/Law and Order or authority orientation)
“Follow the rules because we get along better if everyone does the right thing.”

Post-conventional morality (later adolescence and adulthood):

(Social contract/ Universal moral principles orientation)
“Sometimes rules need to be set aside to pursue higher principles.”

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