CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

KOHLBERG

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many stages are there in Kohlberg’s theory of moral development?
A
2
B
4
C
6
D
8
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The framework of Kohlberg’s theory consists of six stages arranged sequentially in successive tiers of complexity. He organized his six stages into three general levels of moral development.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stage 6 (Universal Principles): Kohlberg’s final level of moral reasoning is based on universal ethical principles and abstract reasoning. At this stage, people follow these internalized principles of justice, even if they conflict with laws and rules.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lawrence Kohlberg, an American psychologist, was among the pioneers of moral development research. Building on from the original propositions of Jean Piaget, Kohlberg theorised that humans develop their moral judgements in 6 stages.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kohlberg’s six stages were grouped into three levels: pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional. Following Piaget’s constructivist requirements for a stage model (see his theory of cognitive development), it is extremely rare to regress backward in stages.

Detailed explanation-5: -Stage 6: Universal Principles The final stage of Kohlberg’s theory states that moral reasoning is based on personal values.

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