Moral Development Flashcards
Kohlberg (8 cards)
The child/individual is good to AVOID PUNISHMENT because punishment equates, they must have done something wrong
“What will happen to me if I do this?”
Obedience and Punishment Orientation
Children recognize that there is not just one right view that is handed down by authorities. They conform to rules out of self-interest and consideration what others can do for them.
“You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.”
Stage 2: Individualism and Exchange
The child is good in order to be seen as a good person by others. Approval of others is important.
Donating to the victims of the recent typhoon and posting it on social media so everyone knows they did something good
Stage 3: Good Interpersonal Relationship
The child becomes aware of the rules of the society, so judgement concern obeying the rules to uphold the law and avoid guilt. Law is law.
e.g., Crossing the pedestrian crossing or going on a full stop when the traffic light turned red.
Stage 4: Maintaining Social Order
Child becomes aware that while rules might exist for the betterment of everyone, there are times you have to bend the law for self-interests. Goodness of all.
e.g., Some lawyers study the law so in case they need it, they can find a loophole and they won’t be convicted. Some laws are unfair and unjust.
Stage 5: Social Contract and Individual Rights
People developed their own set of moral guidelines, which may or may not fit the law. The principles apply to everyone. They do what they think is right regardless of legal restrictions or opinion of others. Whatever other people would say.
e.g., LGBTQIA++ community are still being discriminated and just tolerated by the society, but certain someone thinks that they deserve better. Thus, they do everything to recognize the rights of the people
of the minority.
Stage 6: Universal Principles
people consider the effect of their actions not only on other people but on the universe as a whole
Cosmic Stage
According to _________, women prioritize an “ethics of care” as their sense of morality evolves along with their sense of self.” She viewed the Moral Development Theory of Kohlberg as sexist and biased against women.
Carol Gilligan
