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Kohlberg's Stages: Student's Moral Dilemma

The document outlines an essay assignment analyzing a student's decision-making process upon finding a wallet through the lens of Kohlberg's six stages of moral development. Each stage prompts the student to consider different motivations for their actions, ranging from avoiding punishment to adhering to universal moral principles. Additionally, the assignment requires self-reflection on the student's personal agreement with one of the stages and its connection to their own experiences with honesty and fairness.

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Kohlberg's Stages: Student's Moral Dilemma

The document outlines an essay assignment analyzing a student's decision-making process upon finding a wallet through the lens of Kohlberg's six stages of moral development. Each stage prompts the student to consider different motivations for their actions, ranging from avoiding punishment to adhering to universal moral principles. Additionally, the assignment requires self-reflection on the student's personal agreement with one of the stages and its connection to their own experiences with honesty and fairness.

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Instructions:

• Analyze the case across all six stages of Kohlberg’s moral development.
• Case: A student finds a wallet with money and the owner’s ID inside.
• In a 300–400 word essay explain what the student might do at each stage.

Guide:

1. Stage 1 (Obedience and Punishment): What action would the student take to avoid
punishment?
2. Stage 2 (Individualism and Exchange): What action would the student take to gain
personal benefit?
3. Stage 3 (Good Interpersonal Relationships): What action would the student take to be
seen as “good”?
4. Stage 4 (Maintaining Social Order): What action would the student take to follow rules
or laws?
5. Stage 5 (Social Contract and Individual Rights): What action would the student take
based on fairness and rights?
6. Stage 6 (Universal Principles): What action would the student take based on moral
principles?

Self-Reflection (Required):

• After presenting all six stages, explain which stage of reasoning you personally agree
with and why.
• Connect it to a personal experience or real-life observation related to honesty, fairness, or
moral decision-making.

Reminders:

• Be specific: name and explain each stage clearly.


• Organize your essay clearly (Introduction, Body, Conclusion).
• Reflection is required for full credit.

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