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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Kohlberg's Six Levels of Moral Development

Lawrence Kohlberg identified six levels of moral development. This simple hierarchy identifies the six reasons people are motivated to behave in certain ways.

Level 1: I do not want to get in trouble.
Level 2: I want a reward.
Level 3: I want to please someone.
Level 4: I always follow the rules.
Level 5: I am considerate of other people.
Level 6: I have a personal code of behavior.

What level are you on? Do you fluctuate between levels? Please comment!

Source: Esquith, R. (2009). Lighting their fires. New York, NY: Penguin Group.

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