Kohlberg's Moral Dilemma Experiment
Kohlberg's Moral Dilemma Experiment The Heinz Dilemma Three Levels and Six Stages of Moral Development Level 1: Pre-Conventional Morality (Typically Children) Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment Orientation Rules are followed to avoid punishment. Actions are judged by their consequences. "I won't steal because I might be punished." Stage 2: Individualism and Exchange Focus on personal benefit and rewards. "What's in it for me?" "I'll help you if you help me." Level 2: Conventional Morality (Adolescents and Many Adults) Stage 3: Good Boy–Good Girl Orientation Desire to gain approval from others. Being seen as a "good person." "I help others because people will appreciate me." Stage 4: Law and Order Orientation Respect for laws and authority. Maintaining social order. "Stealing is wrong because it breaks the law." Level 3: Post-Conventional Morality (Some Adults) Stage 5: Social Contract Orientation Laws are impo...