MODULE 9- STAGES OF MORAL DEVELOPMENT

Question 1

American psychologist and educator known for his theory
of moral development.

Answer 1

LAWRENCE KOHLBERG

Question 2

a comprehensive stage theory of moral development

Answer 2

Lawrence Kohlberg’s stages of moral development

Question 3

Lawrence Kohlberg’s stages of moral development IS BASED ON theory of moral judgment for children OF WHO

Answer 3

JEAN PAIGET

Question 4

Kohlberg based his theory on WHAT series of moral dilemmas presented to his study subjects. Participants were also interviewed to determine the reasoning behind their judgments of each
scenario

Answer 4

THE HEINZ DILEMMA

Question 5

Kohlberg was interested in the answer to whether Heinz was wrong or right and not in the reasoning for each participant’s decision.

Answer 5

FALSE

Question 6

3 LEVELS OF KOHLBERG STAGES OF MORALITY

Answer 6

PRE CONVENTIONAL
CONVENTIONAL
POST CONVENTIONAL

Question 7

3 LEVELS OF KOHLBERG STAGES OF MORALITY

Answer 7

PRE CONVENTIONAL
CONVENTIONAL
POST CONVENTIONAL

Question 8

WHAT ARE THE 6 STATGES OF KOHLBERG THEORY

Answer 8

Stage 1: Punishment/obedience orientation
Stage 2: Instrumental purpose orientation
Stage 3: Good Boy/Nice Girl orientation
Stage 4: Law and order orientation
Stage 5: Social contract orientation
Stage 6: Universal ethical principle orientation

Question 9

Individual rights determine behaviour. The individual views laws and rules as flexible tools for improving human purposes. That is, given the right situation, there are exceptions to rules. When laws are not consistent with individual rights and the interests of the majority, they do not bring about good for people and alternatives should be considered.

Answer 9

Stage 5: Social contract orientation

Question 10

According to Kohlberg, this is the highest stage of functioning. However, he claimed that some individuals will never reach this level. At this stage, the appropriate action is determined by one’s self-chosen ethical principles of conscience. These principles are abstract and universal in application. This type of reasoning involves taking the perspective
of every person or group that could potentially be affected by the decision.

Answer 10

Stage 6: Universal ethical principle orientation

Question 11

Behaviour is determined again by consequences. The individual focuses on receiving rewards or satisfying personal needs.

Answer 11

Stage 2: Instrumental purpose orientation

Question 12

Behaviour is determined by consequences. The individual will obey in order to avoid punishment.

Answer 12

Stage 1: Punishment/obedience orientation

Question 13

Behaviour is determined by social approval. The individual wants to maintain or win the affection and approval of others by being a “good person.”

Answer 13

Stage 3: Good Boy/Nice Girl orientation

Question 14

Social rules and laws determine behaviour. The individual now takes into consideration a larger perspective, that of societal laws. Moral decision-making becomes more than consideration of close ties to others. The individual believes that rules and laws maintain social order that is worth preserving.

Answer 14

Stage 4: Law and order orientation

Question 15

Social rules and laws determine behaviour. The individual now takes into consideration a larger perspective, that of societal laws. Moral decision-making becomes more than consideration of close ties to others. The individual believes that rules and laws maintain social order that is worth preserving.

Answer 15

Stage 4: Law and order orientation

Question 16

conformity to social rules remains important to the individual. However,
the emphasis shifts from self-interest to relationships with other people and social systems. The individual strives to support rules that are set forth by others such as parents, peers, and the government in order to win their approval or to maintain social order.

Answer 16

CONVENTIONAL LEVEL

Question 17

morality is externally controlled. Rules imposed by authority figures
are conformed to in order to avoid punishment or receive rewards. This perspective involves the idea that what is right is what one can get away with or what is personally satisfying.

Answer 17

PRE CONVENTIONAL LEVEL

Question 18

the individual moves beyond the perspective of his or her own society. Morality is defined in terms of abstract principles and values that apply to all situations and societies. The individual attempts to take the perspective of all individuals.

Answer 18

POST CONVENTIONAL LEVEL