Lesson 3. Stages of Moral Development Flashcards
was a 20th century developmental psychologist and moral philosopher, director of Harvard’s Center for Moral Education.
Lawrence Kohlberg
lawrence’s view of moral development was influenced by the ideas of ??
John Dewy & Jean Piaget
his theory holds that moral reasoning, which is the basis for ethical behavior has identifiable developmental stages and each become more adequate at responding to moral dilemmas
Kohlberg’s Theory
judgement at this level is focused solely on the self.
Level I : Pre-Conventional Stage
also called the pre-moral stage where decision and action are determined by immediate physical consequences and not true moral behavior
Stage I - Punishment-Obedience Orientation
as children grew older, they began to see that there is actually room for negotiation because other people have their own goals to meet and wants that must be satisfied too
Stage 2 - Reward Orientation
this level of moral reasoning is typical of adolescent and adults, it is accepting the rules and standards of one’s group, this means his/her morality is based on society’s view and expectation.
Level 2 : Conventional Morality
the child tries to seek approval from others by living up their expectations
Stage 3. Good Boy or Good Girl Orientation
individuals have reached adulthood and they usually consider society as a whole when making decisions
Stage 4. Authority Orientation
principle level, marked by growing realization that people are unique and are an independent part of society. In this level, a person does not see rules and laws as absolute or beyond questions, but a changeable mechanismm
Level 3 Post Conventional
individual is aware that much if what is considered to be moral or good is mainly based on personal beliefs as well as on the social group they belong to
Stage 5 Social Contract Orientation
at this stage, an individual already has a principle conscience; and will follow universal ethical principles regardless of what the laws or the rules say
Stage 6 Ethical (Principled) Orientation
