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Question

Arrange the Kohlberg's stages of moral development in chronological order : 

A. Instrumental relationism orientation 

B. Interpersonal concordance orientation 

C. Punishment and obedience orientation 

D. Law-and-order orientation 

E. Social contract-legalistic orientation 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 

The correct answer is
C, A, B, D, E

Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development Order

Lawrence Kohlberg's theory describes the stages of moral reasoning development. The stages are grouped into three levels: Pre-conventional, Conventional, and Post-conventional. Arranging the given options chronologically reflects this progression.

Stage Ordering

The correct chronological order of Kohlberg's stages, based on the provided terms, is:

  1. C. Punishment and obedience orientation: This is Stage 1 (Pre-conventional level), where morality is based on avoiding punishment.
  2. A. Instrumental relationism orientation: This is Stage 2 (Pre-conventional level), where actions are judged by their consequences and satisfying one's own needs.
  3. B. Interpersonal concordance orientation: This is Stage 3 (Conventional level), focusing on pleasing others and being seen as a 'good person'.
  4. D. Law-and-order orientation: This is Stage 4 (Conventional level), emphasizing adherence to rules and authority to maintain social order.
  5. E. Social contract-legalistic orientation: This is Stage 5 (Post-conventional level), where laws are seen as social contracts, and individuals can question and change them.

Therefore, the correct sequence is C, A, B, D, E.

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Important Questions from Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development

  1. Nakula, a 12 year old boy who lives in a community having 50 houses always actively takes part in the maintenance of cleanliness within community as he likes the 'good boy' praise that he receives from community elders. According to Kohlberg, Nakula is in this level of moral development
  2. Match the following stages of Kohlberg's moral development theory with their characteristics :

    Moral StagesCharacteristics
    (a) Conforming obtain reward(i) Getting the approval of others
    (b) Maintaining social order(ii) Stage based on self- interest
    (c) Good interpersonal relationships(iii) Eternal value accepted by conscience
    (d) Universal ethical principles(iv) Importance of justice and law

    Choose the correct code:

  3. Arrange Kohlberg's stages of Moral development in sequence:

    A. Universal ethical principles
    B. Individual, instrumental purpose and exchange
    C. Mutual interpersonal expectations, relationships and interpersonal conformity
    D. Punishment and obedience orientation
    E. Social system morality

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  4. Match List - I with List - II.​

    List - IList - II
    (A) Obedience Orientation(I) Moral reasoning based on winning the approval of others
    (B) Interpersonal norms(II) Moral reasoning based on moral principles that apply to all
    (C) Social contract(III) Moral reasoning based on the belief that adults know what is right or wrong
    (D) Universal ethical principles (IV) Moral reasoning is based on the belief that laws are for the good of all members of society
  5. Arrange in accordance with Kohlberg’s stages of moral understanding.
    I. Instrumental purpose orientation.
    II. Punishment and obedience orientation.
    III. Social-order-maintaining orientation.
    IV. Good boy-good girl orientation.
    Codes :
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