Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development Post-Conventional Stage 5: Social Contract Example: Level III Stage 6: Universal Ethics Principle Example: Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development Conventional Level II Stage 3: Good Boy& Nice Girl Example: Stage 4: Law and Order Example: egocentrism is______________ ______________________________________________________ Example: Pre-Conventional Example: . Level I Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment Stage 2: Instrumental Relativist

Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development Considers whether law is just and fair. Ask themselves “Is it good for society as a whole?” Believe that the laws should change as the world changes Example: Will consider both sides of a situation. See other points of view Example: Post-Conventional Level III Stage 5: Social Contract Stage 6: Universal Ethics Principle Less concerned with approval of others. Worry about following the rules that are established by respected authority Moral thinking is very rigid (Things are either right or wrong.) Example: Becomes aware of what others think. Applies rules that others set. Try to seek social approval. Example: Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development Conventional Level II Stage 3: Good Boy& Nice Girl Stage 4: Law and Order Child is completely _________* Has no sense of right vs. wrong. *egocentrism is______________ ______________________________________________________ Main concern is avoiding punishment. Example: Knows how to receive ________ and _____________. “Golden Rule” is interpreted as “Help someone who helps you, hurt someone who hurts you.” Evaluates situations in terms of consequences. Example: Pre-Conventional Level I Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment Stage 2: Instrumental Relativist