Kohlberg Lawrence Kohlberg was an American psychologist who believed in the theory of morality. His explanation of morality and development articulated in three levels that consisted of six planes of moral thinking although, he only touched a few surfaces. The stages consisted of a pre-conventional level with self-focused morality; a conventional level and other focused morality, plus a post-conventional level as well as a higher focused morality. The development assessment did not commence until three to six years of age and with no further explanations before or beyond the twelve to eighteen years of age in adolescence. Kohlberg’s apprehension about morality is righteous, and we do rely on our gut instinct. But on the other hand, we
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Interpersonal relationships Conformity/Interpersonal Accord (School-age) Effort is made to guarantee support and preserve friendly interactions with others. The child wants t recognition as a good person and gains respect with approval from others.
4. Authority/Social order (School Age) Law and order remain merited as the highest morals; social compliance is a must in maintaining a well-designed social order. The commitment of morality is upheld to the social order and avoid guilt.
III: Post-Conventional - It originated in one’s self-chosen beliefs where a person’s judgment is the moral reasoning of rights and justice. Kohlberg stated, “This level of moral reasoning is as far as most people get.” Only 10-15% are capable of the kind of abstract thinking.”
5. Social contract (Teens) Morally right and legally right are not always the same. The teen begins to accept that people have different values and understandings of law which are contingent on each different culture. The protection of one’s life is extremely more important than defying the law against stealing.
6. Universal principles (Adulthood) People are developing their own morality based principles that exceed mutual advantage. Developing internal moral values, a person will abide by then above the laws
Interpersonal relationships Conformity/Interpersonal Accord (School-age) Effort is made to guarantee support and preserve friendly interactions with others. The child wants t recognition as a good person and gains respect with approval from others.
4. Authority/Social order (School Age) Law and order remain merited as the highest morals; social compliance is a must in maintaining a well-designed social order. The commitment of morality is upheld to the social order and avoid guilt.
III: Post-Conventional - It originated in one’s self-chosen beliefs where a person’s judgment is the moral reasoning of rights and justice. Kohlberg stated, “This level of moral reasoning is as far as most people get.” Only 10-15% are capable of the kind of abstract thinking.”
5. Social contract (Teens) Morally right and legally right are not always the same. The teen begins to accept that people have different values and understandings of law which are contingent on each different culture. The protection of one’s life is extremely more important than defying the law against stealing.
6. Universal principles (Adulthood) People are developing their own morality based principles that exceed mutual advantage. Developing internal moral values, a person will abide by then above the laws