Moral Development

Question 1

Who did the Theory of Moral Development?

Answer 1

Kohlberg

Question 2

What are the Levels of Theory of Moral
Development?

Answer 2

Pre-conventional Level
Conventional Level
Post-conventional Level

Question 3

• Morality is based on self-interest.
• People make decisions to avoid punishment or to gain rewards.

Answer 3

Preconventional Level (Childhood)

Question 4

What are the Moral Stages of Pre-conventional Level?

Answer 4

Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment
Stage 2: Self-Interest

Question 5

Morality is based on social rules and expectations. People want to be seen as “good” and follow laws or norms to maintain order.

Answer 5

Conventional Level (Adolescence to Adulthood)

Question 6

What are the Moral Stages of Conventional Level?

Answer 6

Stage 3: Social Approval
Stage 4: Respect for Rules/Law

Question 7

Morality is based on abstract principles and universal ethics. People act according to justice, equality, and human rights even if it conflicts with laws or social norms.

Answer 7

Post-conventional Level (Adulthood—not everyone reaches this stage)

Question 8

What are the Moral Stages of Post-conventional,Level?

Answer 8

Stage 5: Abstract Principles (Social Contract & Individual Rights)

Stage 6: Universal Ethics