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What does Kohlberg's theory of moral development suggest?
When people are part of a group, they will tend to adopt that group's same value systems. They may also sacrifice their own morals for the group's benefit.
There are four stages of moral development and people actively construct their knowledge of the world based on the interaction between their ideas and experiences.
Moral development occurs in a series of six stages and that moral logic is primarily focused on seeking and maintaining justice.
Individuals can use their input (their preferences) to impact society as a whole. An example of this is voting, which allows the majority to decide what is "right" and "wrong."
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Whose theory did Kohlberg use to expand his own?
Jean Piaget
Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
Abraham Maslow
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Which of the following was NOT a criticism of Kohlberg's theory of moral development?
Kohlberg didn't take into account the moral outlooks of collectivist cultures.
Kohlberg's theory was gender-biased since all of the subjects in his sample were male.
Kohlberg's theory overemphasizes the concept of justice when making moral choices.
Kohlberg's theory was inspired by the belief systems of the Blackfoot nation, but neglected to acknowledge this.
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How many stages of moral development are there?
4
2
3
6
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Which stages are included in the level of Conventional Morality?
Stage 5: Social contract and individual rights; Stage 6: Universal principles
Stage 1: Obedience and punishment; Stage 2: Individualism and exchange
Stage 4: Maintaining social order; Stage 5: Social contract and individual rights
Stage 3: Developing good interpersonal relationships; Stage 4: Maintaining social order
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Until what age does Preconventional Morality last?
5
3
9
7
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Which level of Kohlberg's theory includes a stage that's often referred to as the "good boy-good girl" orientation?
Postconventional Morality
Conventional Morality
Preconventional Morality
None of the above
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Around what percentage of people did Kohlberg believe people would reach the post-conventional stages?
10 to 15%
40 to 45%
20 to 30%
30 to 60%
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What is a typical response to the Heinz dilemma for a child in their Individualism and Exchange stage of moral development?
Heinz should consider negotiating with the pharmacist given his unique circumstances.
Heinz should choose the option that best served his needs.
Heinz should steal the drug because, as a good husband, he is expected to do whatever he can to save his wife.
Heinz should not steal the drug to save his wife because stealing is illegal, and he would get punished.
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Why is Kohlberg's theory of moral development important?
It can help parents guide their children as they develop their moral character.
It can help children think more scientifically about the world around them.
It can help guide how we think about mental health and how we approach psychological disorders.
It emphasizes the importance of social relationships in shaping personality and growth at each point in development.
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