Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
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Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development

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According to Kohlberg's theory, which level of moral development is solely concerned with the self in an egocentric manner?

Pre-conventional level

In which stage of the pre-conventional level do individuals focus on the direct consequences of their actions on themselves?

Stage one

According to Kohlberg's theory, what do individuals at the pre-conventional level use to judge the morality of an action?

External consequences

What do individuals in later stages of moral development think of the understanding gained in earlier stages?

<p>They consider it simplistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age is the pre-conventional level of moral reasoning especially common?

<p>Childhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the people that children observe and imitate?

<p>Models</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of influential models for children mentioned in the text?

<p>Parents, TV characters, peers, and teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of children observing and encoding behavior of models, and later imitating it?

<p>Observational learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process by which children are more likely to pay attention to and imitate those people they perceive as similar to themselves?

<p>Identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process by which children's behavior is reinforced or punished by the people around them, leading to a change in behavior?

<p>Reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which level of moral reasoning is typical of adolescents and adults?

<p>Conventional level</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of moral development does an individual obey rules and follow society's norms even when there are no consequences for obedience or disobedience?

<p>Stage four</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of stage two (self-interest driven) in Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

<p>A 'You scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours' mentality</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which level of moral reasoning lacks recognition that others' points of view are different from one's own and is characterized by deference to superior power or prestige?

<p>Pre-conventional level</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of stage three (good intentions as determined by social consensus) in Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

<p>Conforming to social standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Kohlberg's stages of moral development, at which stage is moral reasoning based on abstract reasoning using universal ethical principles?

<p>Stage 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the social learning approach, which of the following is NOT a major type of model that children learn from?

<p>Teachers and authority figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process through which behaviour is learned from the environment, according to Albert Bandura's social learning theory?

<p>Observational learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the social learning approach, what is the relationship between aggressive behaviour in adolescents and their parents?

<p>Aggressive behaviour is a result of a distorted dependency relationship with the parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of decision-making in Stage six of Kohlberg's stages of moral development?

<p>Categorical reasoning in an absolute way</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to social learning theory, what is identification?

<p>The process of internalizing observed behaviors, values, beliefs, and attitudes of another person</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is identification different from imitation?

<p>Identification involves adopting multiple behaviors, while imitation involves copying a single behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Freudian term related to the Oedipus complex and identification in social learning theory?

<p>They both involve internalizing or adopting another person's behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of the Oedipus complex in terms of identification?

<p>It only allows identification with the same-sex parent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between identification and imitation?

<p>Identification involves adopting observed behaviors, values, beliefs, and attitudes, while imitation involves copying a behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of moral reasoning is characterized by a growing realization that individuals are separate entities from society, and that the individual’s own perspective may take precedence over society’s view?

<p>Post-conventional level</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of moral reasoning are moral judgments based on the intentions of actors, and one may feel more forgiving if one thinks, 'they mean well'?

<p>Stage 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of stage four (authority and social order obedience driven) in Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

<p>Moral reasoning is dictated by an outside force</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the level of moral reasoning that elevates an individual's own moral evaluation of a situation over social conventions?

<p>Post-conventional level</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what level of moral reasoning are laws regarded as social contracts rather than rigid edicts?

<p>Stage 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development

  • The pre-conventional level focuses solely on self-interest in an egocentric manner.
  • Stage one of the pre-conventional level involves individuals concentrating on the direct consequences of their actions on themselves.
  • Individuals at the pre-conventional level judge morality based on the outcomes of actions, especially avoiding punishment and seeking reward.
  • In later stages of moral development, individuals recognize that understandings from earlier stages contribute to more complex moral reasoning.
  • Pre-conventional moral reasoning is particularly common in children around ages 2 to 10.
  • Influential figures that children observe and imitate are termed "models."
  • Examples of influential models include parents, teachers, and peers who demonstrate behaviors that children may emulate.
  • The process of observing and encoding behavior of models, followed by imitation, is known as "modeling."
  • Children are more inclined to pay attention to and imitate individuals they perceive as similar to themselves, referred to as "identification."
  • The process by which children's behavior is reinforced or punished is known as "social reinforcement," influencing behavior change.

Stages of Moral Reasoning

  • Adolescents and adults typically operate at the conventional level of moral reasoning.
  • At stage three (good intentions as determined by social consensus), individuals obey societal norms even without direct consequences for compliance.
  • Stage two is characterized by self-interest, where moral reasoning is driven by one's own needs and wants.
  • The pre-conventional level reflects a lack of awareness of others’ viewpoints, focusing on authority and power.
  • Stage four emphasizes authority and adherence to social order, where rules are followed for consistency and security.
  • Stage five moral reasoning begins to view laws as social contracts, incorporating flexibility and mutual benefit.
  • Stage six involves moral reasoning based on universal ethical principles, promoting a higher moral standard beyond societal norms.

Social Learning Theory

  • According to Albert Bandura's social learning theory, behavior is learned from the environment through observation and imitation.
  • Aggressive behavior in adolescents often mirrors patterns seen in their parents, indicating a learned behavioral relationship.
  • Identification differs from imitation, where individuals adopt characteristics of models but retain a personal sense of self, notably during the Oedipus complex.
  • The Oedipus complex has limitations on identification as it may not fully encompass the complexities of social learning dynamics.
  • Identification entails deeper cognitive and emotional connections to models compared to simple imitation, which involves basic copying of observed behaviors.

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Test your knowledge on Kohlberg's theory of moral development, specifically stages five and six, in this quiz. Learn about the principles of democratic government and universal ethical reasoning. Keywords: Kohlberg, moral development, democratic government, universal ethical principles, abstract reasoning.

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