Level of Moral

Development

Stages

Explanation

Level 1:

Pre-Conventional

Focus on Self

Stage 1

Punishment and Obedience Orientation

Stage 2

Instrumental Relativist Orientation

Level 2:

Conventional:

Focus on Others

Stage 3

“Good Boy-Nice Girl” Orientation

Stage 4

Law and Order Orientation

Level 3:

Post conventional

Stage 5

Social-Contract Legalistic Orientation.

Stage 6

Universal Ethical Principle Orientation