Theory of Moral Development- Lawrence Kohlberg

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Level 1
Preconventional
Younger than 6yrs old

Punishment and obedience orientation obey rules to avoid punishment

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Level 1
Preconventional
Younger than 6yrs old

Naïve hedonism, conforms to get rewards or favors returned

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Level 2
Conventional
7-11yrs old

Good girl/Good boy mentality and morality. Conforms to avoid disapproval.

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Level 2
Conventional
7-11yrs old

Conforms to avoid censure by authorities

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Level 3
Post Conventional
11yrs+

Not all adults reach this level. Conforms to maintain community and individual rights

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Level 3
Post Conventional
11yrs+

Individual principles of conscience. Things are done because they are “right”

Question 7

Carol Gilligan

Answer 7

Strongest opposer to this theory because it is too focused on boys and often only boys reached his highest level