Moral Development (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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Kohlberg's profession
Kohlberg's profession
American psychologist
Kohlberg's research focus
Kohlberg's research focus
Moral development
No. of levels in Kohlberg's theory
No. of levels in Kohlberg's theory
Three
Total stages in Kohlberg's theory
Total stages in Kohlberg's theory
Six
Pre-conventional morality basis
Pre-conventional morality basis
Avoiding pain & seeking pleasure/personal benefit
Stage 1 motivation
Stage 1 motivation
I don't want to get into trouble
Stage 2 motivation
Stage 2 motivation
What's in it for me?
Conventional morality basis
Conventional morality basis
Meeting social expectations & maintaining relationships
Stage 3 motivation
Stage 3 motivation
I want people to like me
Stage 4 motivation
Stage 4 motivation
I must follow the rules
Post-conventional morality basis
Post-conventional morality basis
Personal ethical principles that may conflict with rules
Stage 5 motivation
Stage 5 motivation
Rules should serve humanity
Stage 6 motivation
Stage 6 motivation
I must follow my conscience
Are Kohlberg's stages universal across cultures?
Are Kohlberg's stages universal across cultures?
Yes, Kohlberg believed they are universal
Can people skip stages in development?
Can people skip stages in development?
No, cannot skip stages or go backwards