What is Postconventional level?

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What is Postconventional level?

in Kohlberg’s theory of moral development, the third and highest level of moral reasoning, characterized by an individual’s commitment to moral principles sustained independently of any identification with family, group, or country. Also called postconventional morality. …

What is Kohlberg’s Postconventional stage?

At the postconventional level, the individual moves beyond the perspective of his or her own society. Morality is defined in terms of abstract principles and values that apply to all situations and societies. The individual attempts to take the perspective of all individuals.

What is an example of Preconventional morality?

Preconventional morality – young children under the age of 9 The first stage highlights the self-interest of children in their decision making as they seek to avoid punishment at all costs. In relation to our example above, the man should not steal the medication from the pharmacy as he may go to jail if he is caught.

When I look back on the decisions I’ve made?

When I look back on the decisions I’ve made, it’s clear that I made some of my best choices not through a thorough analytical investigation of my options, but instead by trial and error and, often, simply by accident. The somewhat random aspect of my success or failure is, at the same time, both encouraging and scary.

How do you make a life changing decision?

7 Ways to Make Life Changing Decisions

  1. Realize the Power of Decision Making. Before you start making a decision, you have to understand what a decision does.
  2. Go with Your Gut.
  3. Carry Your Decision Out.
  4. Tell Others About Your Decisions.
  5. Learn from Your Past Decisions.
  6. Maintain a Flexible Approach.
  7. Have Fun Making Decisions.

How do you make a hard life decision?

Here are four things I’ve learned that will help you make any tough choice better and faster (and without those knots in your stomach).

  1. Get Clear on What You Really Want.
  2. Don’t Choose Something Just Because You’re “Supposed To”
  3. Remember That Doing Something Trumps Doing Nothing.
  4. Practice Being Decisive.