Answer to Question #237541 in English for Layla

Question

Identify and discuss different stages of moral development as explained in kohlberg's theory

Answer 1

Lawrence Kohlberg proposed three levels and 6 stages of moral development; these are

Level 1 Pre-conventional

Stage i: Obedience and punishment- a child or an individual behaves well to avoid punishment

Stage ii: Individualism and exchange- children or individuals start to recognize the need for reward and other’s viewpoints

Level 2 Conventional

Stage iii: Interpersonal relations- child or an individual, develops social norms and positive attitudes

Stage iv: Social odder- child or an individual can maintain law and order of morality

Level 3 Post conventional

Stage v: Social contract- child or an individual becomes aware of laws or rules

Stage vi: Universal principles- child or an individual develop moral guidelines and principles at this stage.