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What is the main purpose of Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development?
What is the main purpose of Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development?
According to Kohlberg's Theory, at what stage do children understand morals based on punishment and obedience?
According to Kohlberg's Theory, at what stage do children understand morals based on punishment and obedience?
What is the primary concern of individuals at the Instrumental Relativist Orientation stage?
What is the primary concern of individuals at the Instrumental Relativist Orientation stage?
Why might Officer Brown report what he saw?
Why might Officer Brown report what he saw?
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What is the primary characteristic of the Good Boy – Nice Girl Orientation stage?
What is the primary characteristic of the Good Boy – Nice Girl Orientation stage?
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What is the age range for Stage 1 of Kohlberg's Theory?
What is the age range for Stage 1 of Kohlberg's Theory?
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What is the consequence if Heinz is found guilty?
What is the consequence if Heinz is found guilty?
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What is the name of the psychologist who created the Theory of Moral Development?
What is the name of the psychologist who created the Theory of Moral Development?
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At which stage of moral development does an individual's judgment of good and bad become influenced by universal moral principles?
At which stage of moral development does an individual's judgment of good and bad become influenced by universal moral principles?
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According to Kohlberg, what percentage of adults attain the post-conventional level of morality?
According to Kohlberg, what percentage of adults attain the post-conventional level of morality?
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At which stage does an individual's right behavior consist of doing one's duty and showing respect for authority?
At which stage does an individual's right behavior consist of doing one's duty and showing respect for authority?
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What is the primary focus of Stage 5: Social Contract Orientation?
What is the primary focus of Stage 5: Social Contract Orientation?
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According to Kohlberg, which stage can start as early as 10 years old?
According to Kohlberg, which stage can start as early as 10 years old?
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What is the primary characteristic of post-conventional morality?
What is the primary characteristic of post-conventional morality?
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According to Kohlberg, what is the sequence of moral development?
According to Kohlberg, what is the sequence of moral development?
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What is the primary focus of Stage 4: Law and Order Orientation?
What is the primary focus of Stage 4: Law and Order Orientation?
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What is morality?
What is morality?
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According to Kohlberg’s theory, what is the purpose of moral dilemma scenarios?
According to Kohlberg’s theory, what is the purpose of moral dilemma scenarios?
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What is the main purpose of considering moral development in early childhood education?
What is the main purpose of considering moral development in early childhood education?
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What is the name of the moral dilemma scenario where a man has to decide whether to steal a life-saving drug for his wife?
What is the name of the moral dilemma scenario where a man has to decide whether to steal a life-saving drug for his wife?
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Why is cheating a persistent problem in classrooms?
Why is cheating a persistent problem in classrooms?
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What is the primary goal of moral development?
What is the primary goal of moral development?
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How do teachers respond to cheating in classrooms?
How do teachers respond to cheating in classrooms?
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What motivates our behavior according to the concept of morality?
What motivates our behavior according to the concept of morality?
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Study Notes
Moral Development and Learning
- Moral development refers to our understanding of right and wrong or good and bad behavior, which motivates our behavior.
What is Morality?
- Morality is the force that motivates our behavior, making us understand the difference between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.
Moral Dilemma
- A moral dilemma is an ambiguous situation that requires a person to make a moral decision, causing conflicts and justifying the morality of their choices.
The Heinz Dilemma (Scenario 1-3)
- A woman is very ill, and her husband, Heinz, tries to borrow money to buy a $4,000 drug to save her, but the scientist refuses to discount or allow delayed payment.
- Heinz steals the drug to save his wife, and a police officer, Brown, sees him and reports it.
- Heinz is arrested, found guilty, and faces up to two years in jail.
Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
- Lawrence Kohlberg developed a theory of moral development, describing how one's sense of right and wrong changes with age.
- The theory explains how we develop a sense of justice and learn to make moral judgments.
Levels of Moral Development
Level I: Pre-conventional Morality
- Stage 1 (2-5 years old): Punishment-Obedience Orientation, where consequences determine whether an act is good or bad.
- Stage 2 (5-7 years old): Instrumental Relativist Orientation, where self-interest ("What's in it for me?") guides ethical decisions.
Level II: Conventional Morality
- Stage 3 (7-12 years old): Good Boy-Nice Girl Orientation, where ethical decisions are based on concern for others' opinions.
- Stage 4 (10+ years old): Law and Order Orientation, where right behavior consists of doing one's duty, respecting authority, and maintaining the social order.
Level III: Post-Conventional Morality
- Stage 5 (12+ years old): Social Contract Orientation, where rules represent agreements among people and can be changed when they no longer meet society's needs.
- Stage 6: Universal Ethical Principle Orientation, where individuals' judgments are influenced by universal moral principles, and laws and societal values have validity unless they conflict with human dignity principles.
Kohlberg's Theory: Key Points
- People go through these six stages in order, with most children having preconventional morality and most adults having conventional morality.
- Only 20-25% of the adult population attains the post-conventional level of morality.
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This quiz covers moral development in early childhood, including Kohlberg's theory and its relation to educational practices. Test your understanding of morality and its impact on behavior.
