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KOHLBERG’S MORAL DEVELOPMENT THEORY
explains moral reasoning as a series of stages from simple obedience to universal ethical principles.
Developed by
LAWRENCE KOHLBERG
LAWRENCE KOHLBERG EXPANDED
Piaget’s cognitive work into the moral domain.
3 LEVELS OF MORAL REASONING
Pre-conventional
Conventional
Post-conventional
MORAL DEVELOPMENT
tool Kohlberg used to assess moral thinking
PRE-CONVENTIONAL
4 to 7 yr
Obedience and punishment, self-interest
CONVENTIONAL
7 to 11 yrs
Good boy/girl orientation, law and order
POST-CONVENTIONAL
12+ yrs
Social contract, universal ethical principles
PRESCHOOLERS
follow rules to avoid punishment
SCHOOL-AGE
motivated by approval from parents/teachers
ADOLESCENTS
develop personal moral codes; may challenge authority.
NURSES
tailor health teaching to child’s moral reasoning level.