Author Question: Why do you think Anne stole the items? What will be an ideal ... (Read 29 times)

moongchi · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Why do you think Anne stole the items?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

From the perspective of Kohlberg's theory of moral development, how might you best interpret Anne's behavior?

a. She is at Kohlberg's conventional level, believing that might makes right..
b. She is at Kohlberg's postconventional level, believing that rules apply to others but not to her.
c. She is at Kohlberg's preconventional level, believing that any behavior that goes unpunished is acceptable.
d. She is at Kohlberg's social contract stage, believing that her own needs take precedence over those of others.

ririgirl15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

There is no way of knowing for sure. One hypothesis might be that Anne's parents do not provide the school supplies she needs. Another hypothesis might be that she has in some way been reinforced for stealing in the past.

Answer to Question 2

c.