Sequence the Kohlberg's stage of moral understanding

A. Good boy - good girl orientation

B. Social - order maintaining orientation

C. Punishment and obedient orientation

D. Social contract orientation

E. Instrumental purpose orientation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is - Option 4: C, E, A, B, D

Key Points

• Correct Sequence
  • The correct sequence of Kohlberg's stages of moral understanding is: Punishment and obedient orientation, Instrumental purpose orientation, Good boy - good girl orientation, Social-order maintaining orientation, and Social contract orientation.
  • This sequence reflects the progression from understanding morality based on direct consequences to understanding societal rules and finally to abstract reasoning about principles.

Additional Information

• Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development
  • Punishment and obedient orientation
    • This is the first stage where moral reasoning is based on avoiding punishment and obeying authority.
  • Instrumental purpose orientation
    • The second stage where individuals consider the benefits to themselves, following rules when it is in their interest.
  • Good boy - good girl orientation
    • In the third stage, individuals are concerned with maintaining relationships and gaining social approval.
  • Social-order maintaining orientation
    • In the fourth stage, the focus is on obeying laws and maintaining social order.
  • Social contract orientation
    • This is the fifth stage where individuals understand that laws are social contracts that can be changed for the greater good.