Can anyone give me a short summary (100 words or less) of Kohlberg's theory on moral development? Thanks.?

Question

This isn't for a report. It's actually because I have an upcoming test on theories such as these and I do not full comprehend the theories. (Also, this is Grade 12 Families curriculum). Thanks for the answers so far, but keep them coming. *Please don't outline the stages, I understand those, just need to understand the theory as a whole.

Answer 1

Psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg modified and expanded upon Piatet's work to form a theory that explained the development of moral reasoning. Piaget described a two-stage process of moral development, while Kohlberg theory of moral development outlined six stages within three different levels. Kohlberg extended Piaget’s theory, proposing that moral development is a continual process that occurs throughout the lifespan.

Answer 2

Kohlberg's stages of moral development are planes of moral adequacy conceived by Lawrence Kohlberg to explain the development of moral reasoning. Created while studying psychology at the University of Chicago, the theory was inspired by the work of Jean Piaget and a fascination with children's reactions to moral dilemmas.[1] He wrote his doctoral dissertation at the university in 1958,[2] outlining what are now known as his stages of moral development.

This theory holds that moral reasoning, which is the basis for ethical behavior, has six identifiable developmental stages. He followed the development of moral judgment beyond the ages originally studied by Piaget,[3] who claimed that logic and morality develop through constructive stages.[4] Kohlberg expanded considerably on this groundwork, determining that the process of moral development was principally concerned with justice and that its development continued throughout the lifespan,[2] even spawning dialogue of philosophical implications of his research.[5][6]

Kohlberg used stories about moral dilemmas in his studies, and was interested in how people would justify their actions if they were put in a similar moral crux. He would then categorize and classify evoked responses into one of six distinct stages. These six stages are broken into three levels: pre-conventional, conventional and post-conventional.[7][8][9] His theory is based on constructive developmental stages; each stage and level is more adequate at responding to moral dilemmas than the last.[4]

Answer 3

It began not with a bang, but a whimper. Suddenly there was existence: expanding from a central point at fantastic speed. Matter realised it was attracted to other matter, whilst simultaneously realising it was repelled from it, creating a cosmic identity crisis. The Universe ends with a 'crunch', cause Chuck Norris kicks it in the nuts. This completes the cycle of existence: before it starts again- It began not with a bang, but a whimper: the Universe still feeling the pain from Chuck Norris' boot.

Answer 4

Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Reasoning

Preconventional
1) Heteronomous – morality is imposed by following
rules; disobedience is punished
2) Individualism and Exchange– Following rules when
it is to someone’s immediate interest

Conventional
3) Mutual Expectations – understands actions in
relation to relationships involved --- moving toward
sociocentric thinking
4) Social System – Broader understanding of the way
society as a whole has interactions

Post-Conventional
5) Social-Contract : seen only in adulthood –
understand that morality exists “outside” of socially
accepted normative behavior.
6) Universal ethical Perspectives: metaethical
evaluations – says that rules are sacrosanct- no
matter what the consequences are.

Answer 5

Kohlberg proposed 3 levels of moral development: pre-conventional in which the individual's own self-interest leads to right behaviour simply to avoid the consequences of wrong behaviour; conventional in which an individual seeks approval from outside himself and engages in right behaviour to avoid social stigma; and post-conventional in which an individual's personal value's lead to abstract reasoning and the perception of justice and morality in conflict.

btw, hispanics and asians and other native americans moral development does not progress consistently with Kohlbergs theory. This is mainly for development of individuals from western cultures.

Answer 6

when we are kids we do things to avoid getting punished by the people in charge. As we get older, out reasons for doing stuff become more subtle.

here's a comprehensive link:
http://faculty.plts.edu/gpence/html/kohlberg.htm

Answer 7

Can't trick me into doing your home work for you! 100 words or less? Sorry kido I can see right threw you!

Answer 8

she is just trying to get us to write her paper without reading the book. Hey I'm sorry but that answer is in his book...
do your own 10th grade homework kid........

Answer 9

you want an answer, yet have conditions in which you want it shared here?

Answer 10

who are you kidding? Cant you do your own homework?