Stages of Moral Development

Question 1

Lawrence Kohlberg’s stages of moral
development constitute an adaptation
of a psychological theory originally
conceived by the Swiss psychologist ______

Answer 1

Jean Piaget (Jean William Fritz Piaget)

Question 2

Stages of Moral Development

Answer 2

PRE-CONVENTIONAL:
STAGE 1: OBEDIENCE AND
PUNISHMENT
STAGE 2: SELF-INTEREST

CONVENTIONAL:
STAGE 3: INTERPERSONAL
ACCORD AND CONFORMITY
STAGE 4: AUTHORITY AND
MAINTAINING SOCIAL ORDER

POSTCONVENTIONAL:
STAGE 5: SOCIAL CONTRACT
STAGE 6: UNIVERSAL ETHICAL
PRINCIPLES

Question 3

stage for younger than 6 years

Answer 3

pre-conventional

Question 4

stage for 7 - 11 years old

Answer 4

conventional

Question 5

stage for 11 years old up

Answer 5

postconventional

Question 6

takes place in a decision-making context where any of
the available options requires the agent to violate or
compromise on their ethical standards.

Answer 6

Ethical dilemma