Asked by Sarah Boyette on Sep 28, 2024

An individual who emphasizes others rather than himself or herself in making decisions is in which of the following of Kohlberg's stages of development?

A) Universal ethical principles (stage 6)
B) Mutual interpersonal expectations, relationships, and conformity (stage 3)
C) Social system and conscience maintenance (stage 4)
D) Punishment and obedience (stage 1)
E) Prior rights, social contract, or utility (stage 5)

Kohlberg's Stages

A theory in psychology that categorizes the development of moral reasoning into different levels and stages, from pre-conventional to conventional to post-conventional morality.

Mutual Interpersonal Expectations

The shared beliefs or standards regarding how individuals should behave towards each other in a social or professional context.

Universal Ethical Principles

Fundamental ethical concepts and values that are widely accepted across different cultures and societies as a basis for moral conduct.

  • Ascertain the steps in Kohlberg's cognitive moral development theory and comprehend the evolution of moral reasoning in persons.
  • Identify the influence of both personal and societal values on ethical decision processes.