kohlberg - moral development

• background - moral levels

  1. preconventional - aged 4-10, behaviour determined by avoiding punishment, rewards, exchange of favours
  2. conventional - seek to conform to the rules of family, social groups, and maintain rules
  3. postconventional - acts according to universal principles
• preconventional stages

  stage 1 punishment orienation - not questioning deference from superior - physical consequences

  stage 2 instrumental orienation - fairness important but your needs need to be satisfied
• conventional stages

  stage 3 good boy/girl orientation - behaves well to please others

  stage 4 authority orientation - respect for authority etc, seeking to maintain social order
• postconventional stages

  stage 5 social contract orientation - 'legal' point of view

  stage 6 universal ethical principles - decisions based on own conscience