Lawrence Kohlberg: Theory of Moral Development

Avoid Punishment

People followrules becausetheydon’t want to get in trouble.

Individualism and Exchange

Children account for individual points of view and judge actions based on how they serve individual needs.

Good Boy/Girl Attitude

People are focusedonlivingup to social expectations and roles.

Law and Order Morality

The focus is on maintaining law and order by following rules, doing one's duty, and respecting authority.

Social Contract

Rules are seen as social agreements that can be changed when necessary

Universal Principles

Moral reasoningis based on universal ethical principles and justice.

Avoid and Individualism

Preconventional Stages

Good and Law

Conventional Stages

Social and Universal

Postconventional stages