Kohlberg’s 6 Stages of Moral Development (Forensic)

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According to Lawrence Kohlberg, how many stages are there in the development of moral reasoning?

6 stages

What are the three levels in which the stages of moral development are structured according to Kohlberg?

Pre-Conventional, Conventional, and Post-Conventional

In Kohlberg's theory, at which stage do individuals make moral judgments based on obedience and punishment?

Stage one

What is the main motivation at stage two of moral development according to Kohlberg?

Seeking personal gain

In the given example, why does Finn choose not to help Tom even though he wants to?

He is afraid of getting caught

At which stage of moral development does Mary intervene to help Tom in the given example?

Stage two

What is Mary's primary concern when deciding to help Tom?

Avoiding punishment

According to Kohlberg, in which level of moral development do individuals consider societal norms and expectations?

Conventional

What is the highest level of moral development according to Kohlberg's theory?

Post-Conventional

What did Lawrence Kohlberg use to analyze moral development in his research?

Interviews

According to Kohlberg's stages of moral development, at which stage do individuals value authority and want to maintain social order?

Stage four

At which stage of moral development do individuals understand rules as a social contract?

Stage five

At which level of moral development do individuals judge right or wrong based on direct consequences for themselves?

Pre-conventional level

At which level of moral development is morality centered around what society regards as right?

Conventional level

At which level of moral development do individuals disobey rules inconsistent with their own morality?

Post-conventional level

What is the main ethical principle that guides the headmaster's actions in the text?

Compassion

At which stage of moral development do individuals value interpersonal accord and conformity?

Stage three

At which level of moral development is it common to think like Betty and the teacher?

Conventional level

What is the main factor that influences Betty's decision not to intervene in the fight according to the text?

Desire for conformity

What is the main factor that influences Heinz's decision to steal the medicine according to the text?

Desire to save his wife

Test your knowledge of Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development with this quiz. Explore how individuals develop their moral judgments and justify their decisions in various hypothetical scenarios.

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