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Contents
Description of Theory
Preconventional
Conventional
Postconventional
Which Level Are You? (Heinz Dilemma) Practice
Lesson Assessment
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Morality is the system one uses to decidewhat is right and wrong; how onesconscience affects choices. Lawrence
Kohlberg, a psychologist, explored whatmotivates individuals to act the way theydo. He then devised a theory about howpeople change their views of whats rightand wrong as they grow.
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Lawrence Kohlberg (1927-1987)
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Stages ofMoral Development
He creates six stages of moral development
divided into three levels.
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Level 1:Preconventional
What Is Good for SelfReward & Punishment
Usually young children, Very selfish
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Stage I:
Punishment Avoidance
Acts to avoid pain or
punishment
Wants to not get
spanked or get a
time out
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Stage II:
YouS
cratchM
y Back; IllS
cratch Yours
Acts to get a reward
Wants to get a hug or
a piece of candy or
back scratch
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Level 2:Conventional
What Is Good for Others
Majority of adults; Conform to
expectations and are usually loyal
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Stage III:
Approval of Others
Acts to gain approval; conforms
Wants to be a good girl/boy; wants others to
see as nice
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Stage IV:
Law & Order
Acts because of belief in the law and order
Wants society to be orderly and understands
duty/respect for authority
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Level 3:
Postconventional
What Is Universally Good
Minority of adults;
Define moral values on own values(do not rely on authoritys definition)
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Stage V:
Social Principles Contract
Acts for the welfare of
others
Wants other people to
be safe and happy;
willing to change lawif necessary
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Stage VI:
Universal Principles of Conscious
Acts because of her/his own conscience/set ofbeliefs
Wants all human beings to be respected for theirdignity, believes in justice and equality; willdisregard law if necessary
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Which level are you?
Read the Heinz dilemma to find
out
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Heinz wife was near death. There was one
drug on the planet that could save her, and it
was only sold in Heinz hometown. The druggistwho was selling it, however, was charging ten
times what it cost to make the drug. Heinz
couldnt afford the drug. He tried borrowing
money from his friends and family, and couldonly come up with half of the cost of the drug.
He explained his problem to the druggist, but the
druggist refused to sell him the drug for less
money, and he also refused to let Heinz pay thesecond half later. Heinz decided that he had to
steal the drug.
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Should Heinz have stolen the
drug?
A. YES
B. NO
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Because
A. he would get in trouble from his family members for not getting help
B. he can risk his life if he thinks he can get away with it
C. no one will respect him if he lets her die
D. its his duty to his wife, he should pay later and accept the lawspenalty
E. the law wasnt meant to violate life, the law should be reinterpreted if
he is caught
F. if he didnt steal it, hed be putting another value above that of life;respect for property should not be above the respect for life; thereshouldnt be private property; it is everyones duty to help the dying
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Because
A. he would go to jail
B. its more risk than its worth
C. everyone will think hes a criminal
D. because even though his natural duty isto obey the law, it would createviolence/crime if every store owner were
charging excessive prices
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You are
Stage I: Punishment Avoidance
Acts to avoid pain or punishment
Wants to not get spanked or get a time
out
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You are
Stage II:
You Scratch My Back; Ill Scratch Yours
Acts to get a reward
Wants to get a hug or a piece of candy orback scratch
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You are
Stage III:Approval of Others
Acts to gain approval
Conforms
Wants to be a good girl/boy
Wants others to see as nice
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You are
Stage IV:Law & Order
Acts because of belief in the law and order
Wants society to be orderly and
understands duty/respect for authority
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You are
Stage V:Social Principles Contract
Acts for the welfare of others
Wants other people to be safe and happy;
willing to change law if necessary
On to Practice
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You are
Stage VI:Universal Principles of Conscious
Acts because of her/his own conscience/set of
beliefs
Wants all human beings to be respected for their
dignity, believes in justice and equality; willdisregard law if necessary
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Practice
Directions:
Choose the correct level of moralreasoning for each example.
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Example #1
If I make my neighbor a present and give it toher, shell be very happy.
A. Stage 1: Punishment AvoidanceB. Stage 2: You scratch my back; Ill scratch yours
C. Stage 3: Approval of others
D. Stage 4: Law and Order
E. Stage 5: Social Principles ContractF. Stage 6: Universal Principles of Conscious
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Example #2
If I leave my bicycle in the middle of the frontyard, I will be punished.
A. Stage 1: Punishment AvoidanceB. Stage 2: You scratch my back; Ill scratch yours
C. Stage 3: Approval of others
D. Stage 4: Law and Order
E. Stage 5: Social Principles ContractF. Stage 6: Universal Principles of Conscious
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Example #3
In order to stay true to my personal code ofmorals, I need to protest the dictatorship of thegovernment.
A. Stage 1: Punishment Avoidance
B. Stage 2: You scratch my back; Ill scratch yours
C. Stage 3: Approval of others
D. Stage 4: Law and Order
E. Stage 5: Social Principles ContractF. Stage 6: Universal Principles of Conscious
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Example #4
If I obey the speed limit, the roads will be saferfor everyone.
A. Stage 1: Punishment AvoidanceB. Stage 2: You scratch my back; Ill scratch yours
C. Stage 3: Approval of others
D. Stage 4: Law and Order
E. Stage 5: Social Principles ContractF. Stage 6: Universal Principles of Conscious
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Example #5
If I want to protest a government policy oraction, the Bill of Rights guarantees myfreedom to do so.
A. Stage 1: Punishment Avoidance
B. Stage 2: You scratch my back; Ill scratch yours
C. Stage 3: Approval of others
D. Stage 4: Law and Order
E. Stage 5: Social Principles ContractF. Stage 6: Universal Principles of Conscious
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Example #6
If I do the dishes for my father, he will take meto the baseball game.
A. Stage 1: Punishment Avoidance
B. Stage 2: You scratch my back; Ill scratch yours
C. Stage 3: Approval of others
D. Stage 4: Law and Order
E. Stage 5: Social Principles Contract
F. Stage 6: Universal Principles of Conscious
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