Moral Development
Lawrence Kohlberg agreed with Piaget's theory of moral development but he wanted to go further into his research and ideas. Kohlberg told stories involved moral dilemmas and then studied the answers that were given. He hoped to discover the ways in which moral reasoning changed as people grew older.
Lawrence Kohlberg agreed with Piaget's theory of moral development but he wanted to go further into his research and ideas. Kohlberg told stories involved moral dilemmas and then studied the answers that were given. He hoped to discover the ways in which moral reasoning changed as people grew older.
Level 1 - Pre- Conventional Morality
* Authority is outside the individual and the individuals reasoning is based on the physical outcome or consequences if the their actions.
Stage 1 - Obedience and Punishment Orientation
The individual is good to avoid being punished. If the individual is punished then they must have done something wrong.
Stage 2 - Individualism and Exchange
The individual realizes that there is not just one right view but that different people have different views.
Level 2 - Conventional Morality
* The individual internalizes authority but does not question it. The individual bases reasoning on the norms of the group to which the person associates with.
Stage 3 - Good Interpersonal Relationships
The individual acts for the approval of others and to make others see them as a good person.
Stage 4 - Maintaining the Social Order
The individual recognizes the wider rules of society, so judgments concern obeying rules in order to uphold the law and avoid guilt.
Level 3 - Post - Conventional Morality
* The individuals judgment is based on self- chosen principles, and moral reasoning is based on individual rights and justice.
Stage 5 - Social Contract and Individual Rights
The individual becomes aware that while rules might exist for the good of the greatest number, there are times they will work against the interest of particular individuals.
Stage 6 - Universal Principles
Individuals at this level have developed their own set of moral guidelines which may or may not fit to the law.
Critical Evaluation
-The study is biased due to the fact the it was conducted by studying all male individuals.
- The dilemmas that are given are hypothetical. the real situation would have consequences, thus would cause a different reaction to the situations provided.
- The moral judgments and behaviors are not taken into account such as; Habits, costs and benefits, and peer pressure.
Questions
Should Heinz have stolen the Drug?
Yes because its not right to let some one die when you know you have the possibility to save them.
Would it change anything if Heinz did not love his wife?
I think it would
If the person dying was a stranger, would it make a difference?
Yes it would because he wouldn't risk the chance of going to jail for someone he didn't love.
Should the police arrest the chemist for murder if the women died?
Yes because its wrong to let someone die when you have the cure to save them. A life is more valuable than money.
References
http://www.simplepsychology.org/kohlberg.html
* Authority is outside the individual and the individuals reasoning is based on the physical outcome or consequences if the their actions.
Stage 1 - Obedience and Punishment Orientation
The individual is good to avoid being punished. If the individual is punished then they must have done something wrong.
Stage 2 - Individualism and Exchange
The individual realizes that there is not just one right view but that different people have different views.
Level 2 - Conventional Morality
* The individual internalizes authority but does not question it. The individual bases reasoning on the norms of the group to which the person associates with.
Stage 3 - Good Interpersonal Relationships
The individual acts for the approval of others and to make others see them as a good person.
Stage 4 - Maintaining the Social Order
The individual recognizes the wider rules of society, so judgments concern obeying rules in order to uphold the law and avoid guilt.
Level 3 - Post - Conventional Morality
* The individuals judgment is based on self- chosen principles, and moral reasoning is based on individual rights and justice.
Stage 5 - Social Contract and Individual Rights
The individual becomes aware that while rules might exist for the good of the greatest number, there are times they will work against the interest of particular individuals.
Stage 6 - Universal Principles
Individuals at this level have developed their own set of moral guidelines which may or may not fit to the law.
Critical Evaluation
-The study is biased due to the fact the it was conducted by studying all male individuals.
- The dilemmas that are given are hypothetical. the real situation would have consequences, thus would cause a different reaction to the situations provided.
- The moral judgments and behaviors are not taken into account such as; Habits, costs and benefits, and peer pressure.
Questions
Should Heinz have stolen the Drug?
Yes because its not right to let some one die when you know you have the possibility to save them.
Would it change anything if Heinz did not love his wife?
I think it would
If the person dying was a stranger, would it make a difference?
Yes it would because he wouldn't risk the chance of going to jail for someone he didn't love.
Should the police arrest the chemist for murder if the women died?
Yes because its wrong to let someone die when you have the cure to save them. A life is more valuable than money.
References
http://www.simplepsychology.org/kohlberg.html