CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

KOHLBERG

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Kohlberg’s moral development theory, stage 3 at level 2, conventional morality is referred to as:
A
The obedience and punishment orientation
B
‘Good boy and Good girl orientation
C
The Law and order orientation
D
The social contract and individual rights orientation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Postconventional morality is the third stage of moral development, and is characterized by an individuals’ understanding of universal ethical principles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stage 3-“good boy-good girl” orientation, This stage of moral development is focused on living up to social expectations and roles. There is an emphasis on conformity, being “nice, ” and consideration of how choices influence relationships. whole when making judgments.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stage 3: Good Boy/Nice Girl orientation Behaviour is determined by social approval. The individual wants to maintain or win the affection and approval of others by being a “good person.”

Detailed explanation-4: -According to Kohlberg the ‘Good Boy / Good Girl orientation’ indicates ‘Conventional Morality’ as the reason for moral behaviour of child during this stage is ‘gaining acceptance and avoiding censure by others’. Conventional Morality is a stage of morality in which: children make decisions to please others.

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