Kolberg

Question 1

What were the two aims of the experiment

Answer 1

To investigate development of moral reasoning throughout adolescence and early adulthood

To assess the extent of these changes hold true in a range of cultural contexts

Question 2

Name the 6 stages of moral development

Answer 2

Pre conventional
1. Obedience and punishment
2. Self interest

Conditional
3. Good boy and girl orientation
4. Authority and social order

Post conditional
5. Social construct orientation
6. Orientation conscience, ethic/ universal principles ( universal)

Question 3

What is the conclusion of his study
(First side of revision card)

Answer 3

There is a developmental sequence in individuals moral development

each stage MD comes one at at time, in Same order (invariant)

• Moral development fits with Kolberg’s stage pattern theory

universal order of stages across all cultures

individual may stop at any given stage /age

Question 4

What did Kolberg study overall include

Answer 4

A western bias (American)

Question 5

Explain why Kohlberg’s (1968) research into moral development is considered a longitudinal study.

3 marks

Answer 5

3 marks -
• A clear and accurate description of a longitudinal study.
• Clear reference to Kohlberg (studied for 12 years)
• At least one other feature supporting longitudinal nature of Kohlberg

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The answer should refer to:

Description of a longitudinal study:
A longitudinal study is one in which one participant, or a group of participants, is studied over a period of time.

Reference to Kohlberg:
Studied the same 75 American boys, aged 10 - 16 years old, for 12 years.
Followed at three-year intervals until they were 22-28 years old