Kohlberg's Theory (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does moral reasoning theory suggest about individuals with lower moral development?
What does moral reasoning theory suggest about individuals with lower moral development?
They are more likely to commit crimes
How many stages are there in Kohlberg's theory of moral development?
How many stages are there in Kohlberg's theory of moral development?
Six stages across three levels
What does pre-conventional morality focus on?
What does pre-conventional morality focus on?
Avoiding punishment & gaining rewards
At the punishment stage, what question guides behavior?
At the punishment stage, what question guides behavior?
'Will I be punished?'
What characterizes the law-and-order stage?
What characterizes the law-and-order stage?
Respect for authority & legal rules
What distinguishes post-conventional morality?
What distinguishes post-conventional morality?
Personal principles may conflict with laws
What did Hollin et al. (2002) find about offenders' moral reasoning?
What did Hollin et al. (2002) find about offenders' moral reasoning?
Less mature than non-offenders
What did Ashkar & Kenny (2007) discover about offenders' moral reasoning?
What did Ashkar & Kenny (2007) discover about offenders' moral reasoning?
Varies by context/situation
What practical application does Kohlberg's theory suggest?
What practical application does Kohlberg's theory suggest?
Rehabilitation programs focusing on moral reasoning
What gender bias criticism did Gilligan (1982) raise about Kohlberg's theory?
What gender bias criticism did Gilligan (1982) raise about Kohlberg's theory?
Only male participants were used