KOLHBERG'S THEORY

Question 1

is the gradual development of an individual’s concept of right or wrong- conscious, religious values, social attitudes and certain behavior

Answer 1

Moral Development

Question 2

this theory is the stage theory. In other words, everyone goes through the stages sequentially without skipping any stage

Answer 2

Kohlberg’s Theory

Question 3

what is level one of kohlberg’s theory?

Answer 3

Level 1: Preconventional Morality

Question 4

under what age is level 1: preconventional morality?

Answer 4

0-9 years old

Question 5

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.

Answer 5

Stage 1: OBEDIENCE AND PUNISHMENT

Question 6

at this stage, children see rules as fixed and absolute

Answer 6

stage 1: obedience and punishment

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

STAGE 2: NAIVELY EGOTISTICAL

Question 8

is motivated by vengeance or “an eye for an eye” philosophy

Answer 8

stage 2: naively egotistical

Question 9

This is the next level of level 1 entitled what?

Answer 9

Level 2: conventional morality

Question 10

Level 2 of kohlberg’s theory is under what age?

Answer 10

10-15 years old

Question 11

this stage of moral development is focused on living up to social expectations and roles.

Answer 11

STAGE 3: “GOOD BOY-GOOD GIRL” ORIENTATION

Question 12

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?

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

this is the stage where the child finds peer approval important

Answer 13

stage 3: good boy-good girl orientation

Question 14

this is the stage where the child obeys rules in order to avoid punishment

Answer 14

stage 1: obedience and punishment

Question 15

At this stage of moral development, people begin to consider society as a whole when making judgements

Answer 15

STAGE 4: LAW AND SOCIAL ORDER

Question 16

Stage 4 focuses on maintaining law and order by following the rules, doing one’s duty, and respecting authority. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 16

TRUE

Question 17

at this stage, people support the rights of the majority without the concern for those in the minority

Answer 17

stage 4: law and social order

Question 18

is a part of about 80% of the population that does not progress pass stage 4

Answer 18

stage 4: law and social order

Question 19

Level 3 of kohlberg’s theory is Post Conventional Morality that is above 16 years old age. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

what is the stage 5 of level 3?

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STAGE 5: LEGALISTIC SOCIAL CONTRACT

Question 21

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.

Answer 21

stage 5: legalistic social contract

Question 22

stage 5 is motivated by the belief in the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

this is the stage where people believes in consensus (everyone agrees), rather than in majority rule

Answer 23

stage 5: legalistic social contract

Question 24

this stage is the final level of moral reasoning in kohlberg’s theory which is based upon universal ethical principles and abstract reasoning.

Answer 24

stage 6: universal ethical principles

Question 25

what is the title of stage 6 of kohlberg’s?

Answer 25

STAGE 6: UNIVERSAL ETHICAL PRINCIPLES

Question 26

at stage 6, people follow these internalized principles of justice, even if they conflict with laws and rules. TRUE OR FALSE?

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

believes that there are high moral principles than those represented by social rules and customs. WHAT STAGE?

Answer 27

STAGE 6: universal ethical principles

Question 28

is willing to accept consequences for disobedience of the social rule he/she rejected. WHAT STAGE?

Answer 28

STAGE 6: universal ethical principles

Question 29

believes that the dignity of humanity is sacred and that all humans have value. WHAT STAGE?

Answer 29

STAGE 6: universal ethical principles

Question 30

respects the rights of the minority especially the rights of the individual. WHAT STAGE?

Answer 30

STAGE 5: legalistic social contract

Question 31

believes that change in law is possible but only through the system. WHAT STAGE?

Answer 31

STAGE 5: legalistic social contract

Question 32

a duty doer who believes in rigid rules that should no be changed and respect it without question. WHAT STAGE?

Answer 32

STAGE 4: law and social order

Question 33

feels that intentions are as important as deeds and expects others to accept intentions or promises in place of deeds. WHAT STAGE?

Answer 33

STAGE 3: good boy-good girl orientation

Question 34

begins to put himself/herself in another’s shoes and thank from another perspective. WHAT STAGE?

Answer 34

STAGE 3: good boy-good girl orientation

Question 35

this is the theory where movement occurs when a person notices inadequacies in his or her present way of coping with a given moral dilemma.

Answer 35

kohlberg’s theory of moral development