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Kohlberg Stages of Moral Development
Kohlberg Stages of Moral Development
Stage 4: Law and Order Orientation Individual feels “duty-bound” to maintain social
order.
Behavior is right when it conforms to the rules.
LEVEL 3: POST—CONVENTIONAL INDIVIVDUAL UNDERSTAND THE MORALITY OF
(13+ years) HAVING DEMOCRATICALLY ESTABLISHED LAWS.
Stage 5: Social Contract Orientation It is “wrong” to violate others’ right.
Stage 6: Universal Ethical Orientation The person understands the principle of human
rights and personal conscience. The person
believe that trust is a basis of relationship.