1. Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
Post-Conventional
Stage 5: Social Contract
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Level III
Stage 6: Universal Ethics Principle
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Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
Conventional
Level II
Stage 3: Good Boy& Nice Girl
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Stage 4: Law and Order
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egocentrism is______________ ______________________________________________________
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Pre-Conventional
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Level I
Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment
Stage 2: Instrumental Relativist

2. Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
Considers whether law is just and fair.
Ask themselves “Is it good for society as a whole?”
Believe that the laws should change as the world changes
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Will consider both sides of a situation.
See other points of view
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Post-Conventional
Level III
Stage 5: Social Contract
Stage 6: Universal Ethics Principle
Less concerned with approval of others.
Worry about following the rules that are established by respected authority
Moral thinking is very rigid (Things are either right or wrong.)
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Becomes aware of what others think.
Applies rules that others set.
Try to seek social approval.
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Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
Conventional
Level II
Stage 3: Good Boy& Nice Girl
Stage 4: Law and Order
Child is completely _________*
Has no sense of right vs. wrong.
*egocentrism is______________ ______________________________________________________
Main concern is avoiding punishment.
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Knows how to receive ________ and _____________.
“Golden Rule” is interpreted as “Help someone who helps you, hurt someone who hurts you.”
Evaluates situations in terms of consequences.
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Pre-Conventional
Level I
Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment
Stage 2: Instrumental Relativist