Moral Development Theories
Psychology ⇒ Developmental Psychology
Moral Development Theories starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how moral reasoning differs from moral behavior.
Describe one limitation of Kohlberg’s theory of moral development.
Describe the main characteristics of the conventional level in Kohlberg’s theory.
Describe the main difference between Kohlberg’s and Gilligan’s approaches to moral development.
A 12-year-old refuses to cheat on a test because it is against school rules, even though no one is watching. According to Kohlberg, which stage is this? (1) Stage 1 (2) Stage 2 (3) Stage 3 (4) Stage 4
A child believes that rules are created by people and can be changed if everyone agrees. According to Piaget, which stage is this? (1) Heteronomous morality (2) Autonomous morality (3) Pre-moral stage (4) Postconventional stage
A child says, “It’s wrong to steal because you’ll get in trouble.” Which level of Kohlberg’s theory does this represent? (1) Preconventional (2) Conventional (3) Postconventional (4) None of the above
A student helps a classmate with homework because they believe it is fair to help others if they help you. Which stage of Kohlberg’s theory does this represent? (1) Stage 1 (2) Stage 2 (3) Stage 3 (4) Stage 4
A 12-year-old refuses to cheat on a test because it is against school rules, even though no one is watching. According to Kohlberg, which stage is this? (1) Stage 1 (2) Stage 2 (3) Stage 3 (4) Stage 4
A child believes that rules are created by people and can be changed if everyone agrees. According to Piaget, which stage is this? (1) Heteronomous morality (2) Autonomous morality (3) Pre-moral stage (4) Postconventional stage
A child says, “It’s wrong to steal because you’ll get in trouble.” Which level of Kohlberg’s theory does this represent? (1) Preconventional (2) Conventional (3) Postconventional (4) None of the above
A student helps a classmate with homework because they believe it is fair to help others if they help you. Which stage of Kohlberg’s theory does this represent? (1) Stage 1 (2) Stage 2 (3) Stage 3 (4) Stage 4
Fill in the blank: According to Gilligan, the two orientations in moral reasoning are the justice orientation and the __________ orientation.
Fill in the blank: According to Piaget, the ability to consider intentions in judging actions appears during the __________ stage.
Fill in the blank: In Kohlberg’s theory, the highest stage is called the stage of __________ ethical principles.
Fill in the blank: In Kohlberg’s theory, the stage where individuals act to gain rewards is called the __________ orientation.
True or False: According to Gilligan, moral development is the same for both males and females.
True or False: According to Gilligan, women are more likely to use a care-based approach to moral reasoning.
True or False: According to Kohlberg, moral development is a lifelong process that continues into adulthood.
True or False: According to Kohlberg, the postconventional level of moral development is characterized by adherence to universal ethical principles.
