Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development

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How many main stages of moral development are there?

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3

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How many levels of moral development are there in each stage?

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2

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Does everyone achieve the last stage of moral development?

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no

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In this stage, children are good so that they can be seen as good to other people.

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Conventional

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If a child is good because they do not want to avoid punishment, which stage are the students in?

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Preconvential/Pre-,moral

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In this stage, individual judgment is based on individual rights and justice for the greater good. Options: Preconventional or premoral, Conventional, Post-Conventional

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Post-Conventional

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In this stage, the child is aware of wider rules of society. At this point, a student is good because of what society says.

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Conventional

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A child at this stage begins to understand that different individuals have different viewpoints. In other words, they may understand that what "dad" thinks is right may be different from what his/her teacher may think is right.

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Pre-conventional/pre-moral

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People at this stage develop their own set of moral guidelines that may or not fit into the law. Things like human rights, justice, and equality are most important even if they have to go against society and have to face consequences.

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Post-Conventional

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According to Kohlberg, most people will reach the highest stage of moral development.

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False