KOHLBERG’S THEORY

STAGES OF MORAL DEVELOPMENT

•   Pre-conventional Level

Whatever benefits oneself or avoids punishment. This is the level of development of all young children. -Avoid punishment & Gain Reward

•   Conventional Level

Uncritical acceptance of one’s family, group or society are accepted as final standard of morality. Most adults do not mature beyond this stage. -1.Gain Approval & Avoid Disapproval & 2. Duty & Guilt

•    Post-conventional Level

Motivation to do what is morally reasonable for its own sake, rather than solely from ulterior motives, with also a desire to maintain their moral integrity, self-respect and the respect of other autonomous individuals. They are ‘Morally autonomous’ people.

-1. Agreed upon rights & 2. Personal moral     standards