Match List - I with List - II.List - I List - 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
Moral Reasoning Stages Matching
The question requires matching specific moral reasoning orientations from List I with their corresponding descriptions in List II. These concepts are often associated with stages of moral development, such as those proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg.
Matching Orientations and Descriptions:
- (A) Obedience Orientation is correctly matched with (III) Moral reasoning based on the belief that adults know what is right or wrong. This stage emphasizes adherence to rules to avoid punishment from authority figures.
- (B) Interpersonal norms is correctly matched with (I) Moral reasoning based on winning the approval of others. Individuals at this stage focus on fulfilling social expectations and maintaining positive relationships to be considered "good".
- (C) Social contract is correctly matched with (IV) Moral reasoning is based on the belief that laws are for the good of all members of society. This reflects an understanding that laws and rules are agreements for societal benefit, although they can be challenged or changed if they infringe upon basic rights.
- (D) Universal ethical principles is correctly matched with (II) Moral reasoning based on moral principles that apply to all. This represents the highest level of moral reasoning, where actions are guided by abstract, self-chosen ethical principles considered universal.
Important Questions from Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development
- 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 : - According to Kohlberg, ________ and ________ are the major reasons of moral behaviour during the stage of conventional morality
- Arrange the following stages of moral development in sequence of their emergence as
individual grows up
(a) Morality of interpersonal cooperation
(b) Universal ethical principle orientation
(c) Social order maintaining orientation
(d) Instrumental purpose orientation
Choose the correct option: Match the following stages of Kohlberg's moral development theory with their characteristics :
Moral Stages Characteristics (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:
- At which stage of Lawrence Köhlberg's moral development are individuals' judgements based on principles of justice and not limited to those defined by the societal laws ?
