10 Questions
Explain Lawrence Kohlberg's interest in studying moral reasoning and the basis of his theory.
Kohlberg was interested in studying the development of moral reasoning, based on the findings of Piaget in studying cognitive development.
What did Kohlberg utilize to learn about the moral development of children?
Kohlberg utilized moral dilemmas (KOHLBERG DILEMMAS) to learn about the moral development of children.
What are the main moral concepts that children develop an understanding of, according to Kohlberg?
Children develop an understanding of moral concepts such as justice, rights, equality, and human welfare.
How did Kohlberg's approach differ from Piaget's in studying cognitive development?
While Piaget designed specific tasks (PIAGETIAN TASKS) to learn about the cognitive development of children, Kohlberg utilized moral dilemmas.
On what is moral reasoning based at the preconventional level, according to Kohlberg?
Moral reasoning at the preconventional level is based on the consequence/result of the act, not on whether the act itself is good.
Kohlberg based his theory on the findings of ______ in studying cognitive development
Piaget
Kohlberg utilized moral dilemmas (KOHLBERG ______)
Dilemmas
Moral reasoning at the preconventional level is based on the consequence/ result of the act, not on the whether the act itself is ______
good
Kohlberg's theory of moral development includes levels and ______
stages
Right action tends to be defined in terms of general individual rights and standards that have been critically examined and agreed upon by the whole ______
society
Study Notes
Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
- Lawrence Kohlberg's theory is based on the findings of Jean Piaget on cognitive development.
- Kohlberg's theory focuses on the development of moral reasoning in individuals.
- Moral development is tied to cognitive development, as our ability to choose right from wrong is linked to our ability to understand and reason logically.
Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
- Kohlberg used moral dilemmas (Kohlberg dilemmas) to study moral development, similar to Piaget's use of tasks (Piagetian tasks) to study cognitive development.
- Kohlberg's theory consists of several levels and stages, with moral development progressing from one stage to the next.
Preconventional Level
- In this level, moral reasoning is based on the consequence or result of an act, rather than on whether the act itself is good.
- Individuals in this level focus on the outcome of an action, rather than the act's inherent value.
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