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What is the primary focus of Stage 1 in Kohlberg's Six Stages of Moral Development?
What characterizes Stage 2 in Kohlberg's moral development?
What is the core idea behind Stage 3 of Kohlberg's moral development?
Understanding of nature of relationships and the need to be good in the eyes of others.
Stage 4 is known as ______ Morality.
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What is the focus of Stage 5 in Kohlberg's moral development?
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Stage 6 involves belief in strict adherence to societal laws.
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Study Notes
Kohlberg's Six Stages of Moral Development
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Stage 1: Heteronomous Morality
- Focuses on avoiding punishment as the primary motivation for moral decisions.
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Stage 2: Instrumental Morality
- Characterized by a self-interest orientation, asking "what's in it for me?"
- Recognizes that different perspectives exist, but actions are viewed through the lens of individual benefits and mutual exchanges.
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Stage 3: Good Child Morality
- Emphasizes the importance of being perceived as good by others.
- Driven by the Golden Rule, which reflects an understanding of relational dynamics and empathy.
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Stage 4: Law and Order Morality
- Considers adherence to the law as a fundamental aspect of morality.
- Maintains that societal order and stability are essential for a functioning community.
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Stage 5: Social Contract Reasoning
- Values the law in relation to the welfare of the community.
- Suggests that laws should reflect the greater good and be flexible to change based on societal needs.
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Stage 6: Universal Ethical Principles
- Focuses on belief in universal moral principles that transcend specific laws.
- Engages with self-chosen ethical principles, reflecting a higher stage of moral reasoning.
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Test your understanding of Kohlberg's Six Stages of Moral Development, from Heteronomous Morality to Social Contract Reasoning. This quiz will help you explore the motivations behind moral decisions and the evolution of ethical reasoning. Dive into the complexities of moral thought and see where you stand!
