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Developmental Stages in Moral Reasoning Quiz

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Which theorist proposed the theory of moral development based on stages?

Lawrence Kohlberg

Explanation

Kohlberg proposed a stage-based theory of moral development.

Which term is used to describe the process of reasoning about what is right or wrong?

Moral reasoning

Explanation

Moral reasoning involves deliberating about right and wrong.

Which psychologist proposed the moral development theory known as the 'social intuitionist model'?

Jonathan Haidt

Explanation

Haidt proposed the 'social intuitionist model' of moral development.

According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory, which stage of moral development involves obedience to authority and avoiding punishment?

Preconventional

Explanation

Preconventional stage involves obedience to authority and avoiding punishment.

At what age do children typically enter Lawrence Kohlberg's Stage 1 of moral reasoning?

3-7 years old

Explanation

Children enter Stage 1, focusing on obedience and punishment avoidance, around ages 3-7.

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, what is the primary motivation in Stage 2 of moral reasoning?

Satisfying personal needs

Explanation

In Stage 2, individuals seek to satisfy their own needs and desires.

Who expanded on Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development by including the role of cultural and social factors?

Carol Gilligan

Explanation

Gilligan expanded Kohlberg's theory to include cultural and social influences.

Which stage of moral development is characterized by adherence to rules to avoid punishment or gain rewards?

Preconventional

Explanation

Preconventional stage focuses on obedience for reward or to avoid punishment.

Which of the following is NOT one of Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development?

Intrapersonal

Explanation

Intrapersonal is not a stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

#10

What distinguishes Stage 6 of Lawrence Kohlberg's moral development theory?

Universal ethical principles

Explanation

Stage 6 emphasizes adherence to universal ethical principles.

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According to Lawrence Kohlberg, what is the focus of moral reasoning in the conventional stage?

Cultural norms and societal rules

Explanation

In the conventional stage, moral reasoning centers on societal norms and rules.

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In Lawrence Kohlberg's theory, what is the term used for the moral reasoning based on the potential for mutual benefit?

Social contract orientation

Explanation

Social contract orientation is reasoning based on mutual benefit.

Developmental Stages in Moral Reasoning Quiz

Which theorist proposed the theory of moral development based on stages?

Which term is used to describe the process of reasoning about what is right or wrong?

Which psychologist proposed the moral development theory known as the 'social intuitionist model'?

According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory, which stage of moral development involves obedience to authority and avoiding punishment?

At what age do children typically enter Lawrence Kohlberg's Stage 1 of moral reasoning?

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, what is the primary motivation in Stage 2 of moral reasoning?

Who expanded on Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development by including the role of cultural and social factors?

Which stage of moral development is characterized by adherence to rules to avoid punishment or gain rewards?

Which of the following is NOT one of Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development?

What distinguishes Stage 6 of Lawrence Kohlberg's moral development theory?

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, what is the focus of moral reasoning in the conventional stage?

In Lawrence Kohlberg's theory, what is the term used for the moral reasoning based on the potential for mutual benefit?

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