Kohlburg's Theory of Moral Development
Level 3: Post Conventional Morality (adulthood)
Abstract notions of justice. Rights of others can override obedience to laws/rules. Stage 5: Social Contract Orientation- Difference between moral and legal right. Stage 6: Universal Ethical Principle Orientation-Individual principles of conscience. Takes account of likely views of everyone affected by a moral decision.
Will rakes his neighbor's lawn because he knows his neighbor will appreciate it.
Level 2 Stage 4
Level One: Pre-Conventional Morality. (Age 9)
Right and Wrong determind by rewards and punishment. Stage 1: Punishment-Obedience Orientation- Whatever leads to punishment is wrong. Stage 2: Instrumental Relativist Orientation- Rewards. The right way to behave is the way that is rewarded.
Level 2: Conventional Morality (Most Adolescence and Adults)
Views of others matter. Avoidance of blame;seeking approval. Stage 3: Good Boy-Nice Girl Orientation(interpersonal concordance)-Good intentions. Behaving in ways that conform to "good behavior". Stage 4: Law and Order Orientation-Obedience to authority. Importance of "doing ones duty".
In order to avoid time outs in nursery school, Julia doesn't steal other children's snacks.
level 1 stage 1
Owen picks up his toys so he wont have to go to bed early
level 1 stage 1
Jane always gives Aunt Mary a hug because she usually rings her candy
level 1 stage 2
Dan plays nicely with his cousin Sara so that his parents will be proud of him.
level 2 stage 3
Jill volunteers at a soup kitchen because her name is read at church services.
level 2 stage 3
Karen doesn;t steal from department store because she'd be horrified if her friends thought of her as a thief.
level 2 stage 3
Suarez always obeys her teacher because she'd be embarressed if she got into trouble.
level 2 stage 3
Hank does not drive faster than the speed limit because that's the law and he'd feel terribleif he was caught.
level 2 stage 4
Even though Cathyhas personal doubts, she doesn't smoke marijuana because it is against the law.
level 3 stage 5
Hailey refuses to pay income taxes becuase she doesn't believe they are fair.
level 3 stage 5
Linda feels it is her duty as a good American citizen who believes in freedom to vote in elections
level 3 stage 5
bob donates to charity because his conscience tells him to help others in need.
level 3 stage 5
Dan doesn't steal from stores because he'd be ashamed of himself for doing so.
level 3 stage 6
Veronica enjoys volunteering at a telephone crisis center because she knows it is the right thing for her to do.
level 3 stage 6
