Theory of Moral Development - Kohlberg Flashcards
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What does theory of moral development say?
A
all humans born without morals and are taught them by family; moral development occurs in successive stages
2
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What are the three levels of moral development?
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- Pre conventional 2. conventional 3. post conventional
3
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Preconventional
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moral reasoning based on avoiding punishment; and to be rewarded
4
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conventional
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moral reasoning based on the need to look good in own eyes and the eye of others; obeys laws and rules
5
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post conventional
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Genuine concern for others welfare & rights; sense of personal commitment to doing the right thing
6
Q
Define onto genesis
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Life span
