KOLHBERG'S THEORY Flashcards
is the gradual development of an individual’s concept of right or wrong- conscious, religious values, social attitudes and certain behavior
Moral Development
this theory is the stage theory. In other words, everyone goes through the stages sequentially without skipping any stage
Kohlberg’s Theory
what is level one of kohlberg’s theory?
Level 1: Preconventional Morality
under what age is level 1: preconventional morality?
0-9 years old
this stage is under the level 1 of kohlberg’s theory which indicates that it is specially common in young children, but adults are capable of expressing this type of reasoning.
Stage 1: OBEDIENCE AND PUNISHMENT
at this stage, children see rules as fixed and absolute
stage 1: obedience and punishment
at this stage of moral development, children account for individuals points of view and judge actions based on how they serve individual needs, reciprocity is possible, but only if it serves one’s own interests.
STAGE 2: NAIVELY EGOTISTICAL
is motivated by vengeance or “an eye for an eye” philosophy
stage 2: naively egotistical
This is the next level of level 1 entitled what?
Level 2: conventional morality
Level 2 of kohlberg’s theory is under what age?
10-15 years old
this stage of moral development is focused on living up to social expectations and roles.
STAGE 3: “GOOD BOY-GOOD GIRL” ORIENTATION
Under stage 3 of good boy-good girl orientation, there is an emphasis on conformity, being “nice” and consideration of how choices influence relationships. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
this is the stage where the child finds peer approval important
stage 3: good boy-good girl orientation
this is the stage where the child obeys rules in order to avoid punishment
stage 1: obedience and punishment
At this stage of moral development, people begin to consider society as a whole when making judgements
STAGE 4: LAW AND SOCIAL ORDER
Stage 4 focuses on maintaining law and order by following the rules, doing one’s duty, and respecting authority. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
at this stage, people support the rights of the majority without the concern for those in the minority
stage 4: law and social order
is a part of about 80% of the population that does not progress pass stage 4
stage 4: law and social order
Level 3 of kohlberg’s theory is Post Conventional Morality that is above 16 years old age. TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
what is the stage 5 of level 3?
STAGE 5: LEGALISTIC SOCIAL CONTRACT
at this stage, people begin to account for the differing rules, opinions, and beliefs of other people. Rules of law are important for maintaining a society, but members of the society should agree upon these standards.
stage 5: legalistic social contract
stage 5 is motivated by the belief in the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
this is the stage where people believes in consensus (everyone agrees), rather than in majority rule
stage 5: legalistic social contract
this stage is the final level of moral reasoning in kohlberg’s theory which is based upon universal ethical principles and abstract reasoning.
stage 6: universal ethical principles