Stage 1 of Kohlberg's model is known as:

The correct answer is 'Obedience and Punishment Orientation'

Key Points

• Obedience and Punishment Orientation:
  • This stage is the first in Kohlberg's model of moral development.
  • It is part of the pre-conventional level of moral reasoning, where individuals' decisions are primarily driven by the desire to avoid punishment.
  • In this stage, children see rules as fixed and absolute and obey them to avoid the consequences of breaking them.

Additional Information

• Instrumental Relativist Orientation:
  • This is the second stage in Kohlberg's model, part of the pre-conventional level.
  • At this stage, individuals act in their own interest and understand that others do the same. They follow rules when it is to their advantage.
• Social Order Maintaining Orientation:
  • This stage is the fourth in Kohlberg's model, part of the conventional level.
  • Individuals in this stage believe in maintaining the social order by following laws and respecting authority.
• Good Boy-Nice Girl Orientation:
  • This is the third stage in Kohlberg's model, part of the conventional level.
  • Here, individuals make decisions based on social approval and the desire to be seen as good or nice by others.