Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development

Question 1

developed his theory based on the work of

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Jean Piaget and John Dewey

Question 2

human beings develop philosophically & psychological in ____________ way

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a progressive way

Question 3

3 STAGES

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PREconventional
conventional
POSTconventional

Question 4

Preconventional Stage 1; children act out of a sense of

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obedience and fear of punishment; obey rules to avoid punishment

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Preconventional Stage 2; children act out of a sense o “Instrumental Purpose”, or Individualism & Exchange, which means

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a morality based on self-interest; any conern for others is motivated by selfishness

Question 6

conventional Stage 3 is called

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Good Boy/Good Girl

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Conventional Stage 3 is marked by a conformist attitude. Being good is

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whatever pleases others; being nice (Interpersonal Concordance)

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conventional stage 4 is my favorite tv show

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Law and Order

Question 9

Stage 4 is when being good is marked by

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doing one’s duty to society; obey laws without question; respect for authority; most adults don’t progress past this stage

Question 10

Age Limit of PreMoral or Preconventional Stage

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up to age 9

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Postconventional Stage 5 is the

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Social Contract

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POstconventional stage 5 morality is determined by

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personal values; when laws infringe on one’s sense of justice, laws can be ignored

Question 13

How many adults (over the age of 20) reach Postconventional Morality?

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0 to 15%

Question 14

Postconventional Stage 6 is based on THE

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Universal Ethical Principle

Question 15

During this post conventional stage 6 stage,

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a person develops their own set of moral guidelines; they live in accordance with deeply held moral principles