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KOHLBERG'S THEORY OF MORAL DEVELOPMENT - Coggle Diagram
KOHLBERG'S THEORY OF MORAL DEVELOPMENT
Morality is the system one uses to decide what is right and wrong; it is how one’s conscience affects choices.
Lawrence Kohlberg, a psychologist, explored what motivates individuals to act the way they do.
He then devised a theory about how people change their views of what’s right and wrong as they grow.
LEVEL 1: Preconventional morality
i : OBEDIENCE/PUNISHMENT
Acts to avoid pain or punishment
II : SELf-interest
Acts to get a reward
Wants to get a hug or a piece of candy or back scratch
LEVEL 2: CONVENTIONAL MORALITY
III: conformity & interpersonal accord
Approval of Others
IV : AUTHORITY & SOCIAL ORDER
Acts because of belief in the law and order
Wants society to be orderly and understands
duty/respect for authority
LEVEL 3: POSTCONVENTIONAL MORALITY
V : social contract
Acts for the welfare of others
Wants other people to be safe and happy; willing to change law if necessary
vi : Universal principles
Acts because of her/his own conscience/set of beliefs
Wants all human beings to be respected for their dignity, believes in justice and equality; will disregard law if necessary