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# Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development This document outlines Kohlberg's theory of moral development, presented in a table format. Each stage is characterized by a different level of moral reasoning. **Stages of Moral Development:** | Stage | Description | Moral Reasoning Focus | Example/Quote...

# Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development This document outlines Kohlberg's theory of moral development, presented in a table format. Each stage is characterized by a different level of moral reasoning. **Stages of Moral Development:** | Stage | Description | Moral Reasoning Focus | Example/Quote | |---|---|---|---| | **Stage 1** | **Pre-conventional Level** | Obedience and punishment. Avoiding punishment is the primary motivation. | "I didn't eat the cookie because Mommy would have yelled." | | **Stage 2** | **Pre-conventional Level** | Self-interest. Acting in a way to satisfy personal needs or gain a reward. | "If I give my friend the cookie, they'll give me a toy later." | | **Stage 3** | **Conventional Level** | Social approval. Seeking to maintain social norms and expectations. | “If I give the cookie to my friend, she'll like me." | | **Stage 4** | **Conventional Level** | Law and order. Following rules and authorities. Maintaining social order. | "We can't just eat the cookies because rules prohibit that." | | **Stage 5** | **Post-conventional Level** | Social contract and individual rights. Laws should be followed, but can be challenged when they violate fundamental rights or are unjust. | "We should eat the cookies, even if a rule prohibits it, because everyone deserves a treat." | | **Stage 6** | **Post-conventional Level** | Universal ethical principles. Moral decisions are based on abstract principles of justice, human rights, and dignity. | "Fairness and responsibility guide us to eat the cookies as well because no harm to anyone is implied." | **Additional Notes:** The document provides examples of moral dilemmas concerning sharing cookies, which illustrates the progression of moral reasoning through each stage. The table demonstrates how people's reasoning about moral actions shifts as they mature. The different stages emphasize different aspects of moral decision-making. Hopefully, this helps you better understand the instrument and its purpose.