Moral Development Theory

Question 1

Proponent of Moral Development Theory

Answer 1

Lawrence Kohlberg

Question 2

The one who took is own life.

Answer 2

Kohlberg

Question 3

What are the Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development.

Answer 3

Level 1 - Pre-Conventional

* Stage 1( Punishment —Obedience Orientation)
*Stage 2 (Instrumental Relativist Orientation)

Level 2—Conventional

* Stage 3(Good Boy - Nice Girl Orientation)
* Stage 4 (Law and Order Orientation)

Level 3— Post Conventional

• Stage 5 ( Social Contract Orientation)
• Stage 6 ( Universal Ethical Principle Orientation)

Question 4

People at this stage do not really understand the conventions/ rules of a society.

Answer 4

Level 1- Pre-Conventional Stage (Birth-9 years)

Question 5

-Concern about the consequences/ Punishment.
- consequences of acts determine whether they’re good or bad.

Answer 5

Stage 1: Punishment - Obedience Orientation

Question 6

Concerns with the mutual benefit. Obeying rules and exchanging favors are judged in terms of the benefit to the individual.

Answer 6

Stage 2: Instrumental Relativist Orientation

Question 7

Stages under Level 1: Pre-Conventional (Birth- 9 years old)

Answer 7

Stage 1: Punishment - Obedience
Stage 2: Instrumental Relativist

Question 8

People at this stage conform to the conventions/ rules of a society.

Answer 8

Level 2: Conventional (10-13 years old)

Question 9

Ethical decisions are based on concern for the opinions of others. “ Social Approval”.

Answer 9

Stage 3: Good Boy - Nice Girl

Question 10

Right behavior consists in doing one’s duty, showing respect for authority and maintaining the given social order for its own sake.

Answer 10

Stage 4: Law and Order Orientation

Question 11

The moral principles that underlie the conventions of a society are understood.

Answer 11

Level 3: Post Conventional (13 + years)

Question 12

Rules and laws represent agreements among people about behavior that benefits society. Rules can be changed when they no longer meet society’s needs.

Answer 12

Stage 5: Social Order/ Social Contract

Question 13

Right is defined by the decision of conscience in accord with self-chosen ethical principles appealing to logical comprehensiveness, universality and consistency.

Answer 13

Stage 6: Universal Ethical Principle Orientation

Question 14

Mother Teresa

Answer 14

Stage 6: Universal Ethical Principle

Question 15

People Power

Answer 15

Stage 5: Social Contract

Question 16

Scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours

Answer 16

Stage 2: Instrumental Relativist

Question 17

Social Approval

Answer 17

Stage 3: Good boy- Nice Girl

Question 18

Following traffic rules.

Answer 18

Stage 4: Law and Order

Question 19

Following traffic rules because someone is watching.

Answer 19

Stage 3: Good boy - Nice Girl

Question 20

Following rules because she’s afraid she’ll be fined.

Answer 20

Stage 1: Pre-Conventional Stage

Question 21

People protesting against the law.

Answer 21

Stage 5: Social Contract

Question 22

Jesus

Answer 22

Stage 6: Universal Ethical Principle

Question 23

Buddha

Answer 23

Stage 6: Universal Ethical Principle