Moral Development

Level 1 of Morality Development 

• Conventional 
• Preconventional 
• Post Conventional 
• Morality 

Level 2 of Morality Development 

• Conventional Morality 
• Preconventional Morality 
• Morality 
• Post Conventional Morality 

Level 3 of Morality Development 

• Conventional Morality 
• Preconventional Morality 
• Morality 
• Post Conventional Morality 

The child/individual is good in order to avoid being punished. If a person is punished, they must have done wrong.

• Universal Principals
• Social Contract and Individualism
• Maintaining Social Order 
• Obedience and Punishment

At this stage children recognize that there is not just one right view that is handed down by the authorities. Different individuals have different viewpoints.

• Universal Principals
• Social Contract and Individualism
• Individualism and Exchange
• Obedience and Punishment

The child/individual is good in order to be seen as being a good person by others. Therefore, answers relate to the approval of others.

• Good Interpersonal Relationships 
• Social Contract and Individualism
• Individualism and Exchange
• Obedience and Punishment

The child/individual becomes aware of the wider rules of society so judgments concern obeying the rules in order to uphold the law and to avoid guilt.

• Good Interpersonal Relationships 
• Social Contract and Individualism
• Individualism and Exchange
• Maintaining Social Order 

The child/individual becomes aware that while rules/laws might exist for the good of the greatest number, there are times when they will work against the interest of particular individuals.
The issues are not always clear-cut. For example, in Heinz’s dilemma, the protection of life is more important than breaking the law against stealing.

• Obedience and Punishment
• Social Contract and Individualism
• Individualism and Exchange
• Maintaining Social Order 

People at this stage have developed their own set of moral guidelines which may or may not fit the law. The principles apply to everyone. E.g. human rights, justice, and equality.
The person will be prepared to act to defend these principles even if it means going against the rest of society in the process and having to pay the consequences of disapproval and or imprisonment. Kohlberg doubted few people reached this stage.

• Obedience and Punishment
• Social Contract and Individualism
• Individualism and Exchange
• Universal Principals 

What number of Morality Development?
Obedience and Punishment Orientation.

• 1
• 3
• 4
• 5