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An 8 page research paper that compares and contrasts the moral development theories of Kohlberg and Piaget. Specific emphasis is given to the role of the family in each theory. Two tables reflect the stages included in each theorist's model. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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differently. Piaget has become known for his direct observations of children in various activities and it was from these observations that he arrived at his theories. Although better known for
his cognitive developmental stages, Piaget also investigated moral development. Kohlberg, on the other hand, arrived at his conclusions regarding moral development by asking questions of his subjects, specifically moral dilemma
questions. From their responses, he developed his theories in this important area of human development. Of the two theories, Kohlbergs is by far the better known and the one that
is not only cited in many educational psychology classes, it is the one on which subsequent research into this arena has more often been based perhaps because Kohlberg offered a
clearer and more discrete theory than did Piaget (Barger, 1996). Kohlberg offered three levels of thinking and two components in each level; Piaget offered two stages of moral development which
are not as detailed as Kohlbergs theory. The Theories Kohlbergs theories are founded in the
notion that infants are born as clean slates without any kind of morals; these become developed through the familys training and interaction (Barger, 1996). Development does not stop at some
predetermined age; moral development continues as the person ages and gains more knowledge, his or her morals also change based on this maturational process. There are six distinct components in
Kohlbergs theory, 3 levels incorporating 6 stages which are described briefly in the following table. Level Stages of Moral Development A. Preconventional
Level: The child is focused on physical aspects of his or her behavior, the labels of god and bad. 1. Punishment-Obedience orientation. The individual tries to avoid punishment by
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