Kohlberg's Six Stages of Moral Development

How many levels are there in Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many stages are there in Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What age would someone in the Preconventional Morality stage be?

• Under 9 years old.

• Early Adolescence (Teenager)

• Beyond Adolescence (After teenage years)

What is the correct description for Level 1: Stage 1 (“Obedience and Punishment” Stage)?

• People want the approval of others and act in a way to avoid disapproval.

• This stage focuses on the child’s desire to obey rules and avoid being punished.

• The right behavior is defined by whatever the individual believes to be in their best interest.

• People in this stage blindly accept rules because rules help maintain society.

What is the correct description for Level 1: Stage 2 (“What’s in it for me?” Stage)?

• Laws are viewed as valid as long as they promote justice. People in this stage have their own sense of right and wrong.

• People in this stage believe that rules and laws are in place to help protect everyone’s rights.

• People in this stage blindly accept rules because rules help maintain society.

• The right behavior is defined by whatever the individual believes to be in their best interest.

How old would someone be if they were in the Conventional Morality stage?

• Under 9 years old.

• Early Adolescence (Teenager)

• Beyond Adolescence (After teenage years)

What would be the correct description for Level 2: Stage 3 (“Good Boy/Good Girl” Stage)?

• People want the approval of others and act in a way to avoid disapproval.

• People in this stage blindly accept rules because rules help maintain society.

• People in this stage believe that rules and laws are in place to help protect everyone’s rights.

• Laws are viewed as valid as long as they promote justice. People in this stage have their own sense of right and wrong.

What would be the correct description for Level 2: Stage 4 (“Law-and-Order” Stage)?

• The right behavior is defined by whatever the individual believes to be in their best interest.

• People in this stage believe that rules and laws are in place to help protect everyone’s rights.

• People in this stage blindly accept rules because rules help maintain society.

• Laws are viewed as valid as long as they promote justice. People in this stage have their own sense of right and wrong.

How old would someone be in the Postconventional Morality stage?

• Under 9 years old.

• Early Adolescence (Teenager)

• Beyond Adolescence (After teenage years)

What is the correct description for Level 3: Stage 5 (“Social Contract” Stage)?

• Laws are viewed as valid as long as they promote justice. People in this stage have their own sense of right and wrong.

• People in this stage believe that rules and laws are in place to help protect everyone’s rights.

• This stage focuses on the child’s desire to obey rules and avoid being punished.

• The right behavior is defined by whatever the individual believes to be in their best interest.