Lawrence Kohlberg

 (October 25, 1927 – January 19, 1987)

 Was a Jewish American psychologist born in Bronxville,
New York, who served as a professor at the University of
Chicago, as well as Harvard University.
 Having specialized in research on moral education and
reasoning, he is best known for his theory of stages of
moral development.
 A close follower of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive
development, Kohlberg's work reflected and extended his
predecessor's ideas, at the same time creating a new field
within psychology: "moral development".
 Kohlberg was one of the most eminent psychologists of
the 20th century.
Pre-Activity : “ Ano ba ang dapat kong
gawin? “
• Get a ¼ sheet of intermediate paper ,
write your name , section and the date
today.
• You will be given a question and answer it
within 3 minutes.
• After that, hold your paper.
 SITUATION:

Heinz’s wife was dying from a particular type of

cancer. The doctor give them the name of the
particular medicine and when they are at the
pharmacy they found out that the medicine cost
$10000. And they don’t have $ 10000. They went to
several banks to ask for a loan but none of them lend
a money for Clara’s medicine. If you were Heinz,
would you steal the drugs? Yes or No? Why or Why
not?
Lesson
proper
 LEVELS AND STAGES
Level 1 : Pre-Conventional
Stage 1 :Punishment and Obedience orientation
Stage 2: Individualism and exchange
Level 2: Conventional
Stage 3: Good interpersonal relationship
Stage 4: Authority and social-order maintaining
orientation
Level 3: Post-Conventional
Stage 5: Social and individual rights orientation
Stage 6 :Universal ethical principles
Level 1 : Pre-Conventional
 Ages 4-10 years old
 People at this level judge the morality of
an action by its direct consequences
Stage 1 :Punishment and Obedience
orientation

The child is being good in order to avoid

punishment
Stage 2: Individualism and exchange

At this stage, the children recognize that there is not just one
right view that is handed down by the authorities.
What is in it for me?
Exchange of Favors: Self-interest orientation
Level 2: Conventional

Ages from 10-13

At this level an individual obeys rules and follows society's
norms even when there are no consequences for obedience or
disobedience.
Stage 3: Good interpersonal relationship

The individual is good in order to be seen as being a

good person by others
Interpersonal accord and conformity
Getting people to like them
Stage 4: Authority and social-order
maintaining orientation

The child is becomes aware of the wider rules of the

society so, it concerns by obeying the rules in order to
uphold the law and to avoid guilt.
Maintain functioning society
Level 3: Post-Conventional

Adolescence to Adulthood
This stage is a growing realization that individuals are separate
entities from society, and that the individual’s own perspective may
take precedence over society’s view; they may disobey rules
inconsistent with their own principles.
Stage 5: Social and individual rights
orientation

The child becomes aware that laws exist

for the good of the greatest number.
Reject rigidity of law
Stage 6 :Universal ethical principles

People at this stage developed their own set

of moral guidelines which may or may not fit
in the law .
Sense of Justice
Post-Activity: “ Saan ba ko
lulugar?”
Get your ¼ sheet of paper, examine
your answer and at the end of your
answer, write the level and stage
where you belong.
LEVELS AND STAGES
 Level 1 : Pre-Conventional
Stage 1 :Punishment and Obedience orientation
Stage 2: Individualism and exchange
 Level 2: Conventional
Stage 3: Good interpersonal relationship
Stage 4: Authority and social-order maintaining
orientation
 Level 3: Post-Conventional
Stage 5: Social and individual rights orientation
Stage 6 :Universal ethical principles
Lawrence Kohlberg’s Cognitive Theory of Moral Development