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CTET 2023
Answer
Good Boy–Nice Girl Orientation (Stage 3)
Explanation
Stage 3 of Kohlberg's theory (Conventional Morality) is the 'Good Boy-Nice Girl Orientation', where individuals emphasize living up to social expectations and seeking approval from others.
Key Points
- > Kohlberg proposed 3 levels and 6 stages of moral development.
- > Stage 3 focuses on interpersonal conformity and social approval.
- > The Heinz Dilemma was the central case study used in his moral research.
Additional Information
- Lawrence Kohlberg's moral stage theory expanded upon Piaget's pioneering moral work.
- Carol Gilligan famously critiqued Kohlberg's framework for an ethic of justice bias overlooking care ethics.
| Moral Level | Stages | Primary Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Conventional | Stages 1 & 2 | Avoiding punishment and self-interest reciprocity |
| Conventional | Stages 3 & 4 | Social conformity and law/order preservation |
| Post-Conventional | Stages 5 & 6 | Social contracts and universal ethical principles |