Morals

Question 1

What is the basis for stage 1 of Kohlberg’s theory?

Answer 1

Punishment and Obedience. Fear of punishment is the main reason for conformity.

Question 2

What is the age range for stage 1?

Answer 2

Toddler - 7 years.

Question 3

What is stage 2 called?

Answer 3

Instrumental Relativist.

Question 4

Describe stage 2.

Answer 4

Conformity based on self (ego/narcissism)

Question 5

What is the age range for stage 2?

Answer 5

Preschool - school age.

Question 6

What is stage 3 called?

Answer 6

Interpersonal concordance.

Question 7

What is the basis of stage 3?

Answer 7

Others approval. Doing what family, group, nation, society think is best.Response based on empathy/I know how it feels.

Question 8

What is the age range for stage 3?

Answer 8

School age through adult.

Question 9

What is stage 4 called?

Answer 9

Law and order.

Question 10

What is the basis for stage 4?

Answer 10

Respect for the law and it’s underlying morality.

Question 11

What is the age range for stage 4?

Answer 11

Adolescence and adulthood.

Question 12

What is stage 5 called?

Answer 12

Social contract Legalistic

Question 13

What is the basis for stage 5?

Answer 13

Autonomy. Personal experience. Higher moral principle applies. Do it because its right.

Question 14

What is the age range for stage 5?

Answer 14

Middle aged and older adults.

Question 15

What is stage 6 called?

Answer 15

Universal ethical principle.

Question 16

What is the basis for stage 6?

Answer 16

Internalized conscience, not social law. Self chosen rules

Question 17

WHat is the age range for stage 6?

Answer 17

Middle age and older adults. Few attain this level.Ill do it even if I get punished.