Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development

Question 1

What is the name of the theorist for this theory?

Answer 1

Lawrence Kohlberg

Question 2

How many LEVELS are in this theory?

Answer 2

There are three (3) levels in this theory.

Question 3

How many STAGES are there in this theory?

Answer 3

There are six (6) levels in this theory

Question 4

What is the first LEVEL known as?

Answer 4

Level 1: Pre-conventional

Question 5

What age are you approximately if you are in Level 1?

Answer 5

Preschool age

Question 6

What are the two stages of level 1?

Answer 6

1. Obedience and Punishment

2. Individualism and exchange?

Question 7

What is the second LEVEL known as?

Answer 7

Level 2: Conventional

Question 8

What are are you approximately if you are in Level 2?

Answer 8

School age onward

Question 9

What are the two stages of Level 2?

Answer 9

3. Interpersonal relationships

4. Authority and Social Order

Question 10

What is the third LEVEL known as?

Answer 10

Level 3: Post-Conventional

Question 11

What age would you approximately be during Level 3?

Answer 11

Some young people and adults

Question 12

What are the two stages of level 3, which are also the two final stages of this theory?

Answer 12

5. Social Contract

6. Universal Principles

Question 13

Describe Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment.

Answer 13

This stage is based on avoiding punishment, a focus on the consequences of actions, rather than intentions; intrinsic defence to authority.

Question 14

Describe Stage 2: Individualism and Exchange.

Answer 14

This stage focuses on the “right” behaviours are those that are in best interest of oneself; tit for tat mentality.

Question 15

Describe Stage 3: Interpersonal Relationships

Answer 15

This stage focuses on the “good boy/good girl” attitude, sees individuals as filling social roles