What is the pre-conventional level characterised by?
the need to avoid punishment and gain rewards
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Whos research supports Kohlbeg's theory?
Palmer and Hollin
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What did they do in their research?
Compared moral reasoning in 332 non-offenders and 126 offenders using the SRM-SF(contains moral dilemma questions)
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What were their findings?
The offender group showed less mature moral reasoning than the non-offender group.
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How is the theory criticised?
It may depend on the type of offense
People at the pre-conventional stage may commit crimes that they believe will be able to evade punishment through
eg. robbery
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What did he base his theory on?
Back
peoples response to moral dilemmas
eg. Heinz Dilemma
Card 3
Front
What are the three levels of moral development?
Back
Card 4
Front
What stage are criminals likley to be at?
Back
Card 5
Front
What is the pre-conventional level characterised by?
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