Kohlberg’s

Stages of
Moral
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Stage 1: Pleasure Orientation
Capua, Sharlene S.

This stage depicts the avoidance in pain, or punishment.

Example: The child is eagerly doing her best in her studies to achieve high
marks and avoid pressure from her parents.

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Stage 2: Cost-benefit Orientation;
Reciprocity
Siena, Angelika & Alpay, Ryan

This involves achieving / receiving rewards.

Example 1: Erica practiced a lot before the dance troupe audition, as a
result, she got in.
Example 2: Manilyn brought the lost cellphone to lost and found table, the
owner who happened to behe workmate treat her a cup of coffee.

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Stage 3: Good-child Orientation
Parazo, Irra Mae

This shows: Situations that an individual is gaining acceptance and is

avoiding disapproval.

Example: Michaela is behave while her parents are busy talking to

someone.

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Stage 4: Law and order Orientation
Luis Miguel Dela Cruz

An individual is oriented towards rules or social norms.

Example: Enola should not be wearing a hat inside the school premises for
wearing a hat inside the school is against the rules that are made by the
authorities.

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