Correct Answer - Option 2 : Punishment or obedience status orientation
Kohlberg’s Theory is related to ‘social maturity. Kohlberg is personally influenced by Jean Piaget. Piaget'stheory is related to cognitive development. So Kohlberg’s theory has an impact on cognitive maturity.
Kohlberg theory is briefly explained below:
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Pre-conventional
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Obedience and punishment
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Based on avoiding punishment, a focus on the consequences of actions, rather than intentions; intrinsic deference to authority
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| Individualism and exchange
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The “right” behaviors are those that are in the best interest of oneself, tit for tat mentality
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Conventional
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Interpersonal relationships
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Good boy/ Good girl attitude sees individuals as filling social roles
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Authority and social order
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Law and order as highest ideals,
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Post-conventional
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Social contract
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Begin to learn other’s have different values; the realization that law is contingent on culture
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Universal principle
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Develop internal moral principle
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Hence, we conclude that Obedience and Punishment is the first stage of Kohlberg’s six stages of moral development.
