Kohlberg's theory of moral development explains how individuals develop their sense of right and wrong through different stages. It proposes that moral reasoning progresses from a focus on personal rewards and punishments to higher ethical principles.
Kohlberg's theory of moral development posits that individuals progress through a series of stages in their ability to make ethical decisions. This progression reflects higher levels of cognitive maturity.
Lawrence Kohlberg's seminal research, which began in the 1950s and built upon Jean Piaget's work, established his theory through longitudinal studies using moral dilemmas, such as the "Heinz Dilemma," to assess moral reasoning.