Psychology
The Development of Moral Reasoning Across Childhood and Adolescence
Quick fact
Kohlberg's stages were based on interviews where children and adults responded to hypothetical moral dilemmas, such as a man stealing a drug to save his dying wife.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wonder why a young child says stealing is wrong simply because 'you'll get punished,' while a teenager might argue it's wrong because it violates someone's rights? Why do our moral justifications change so dramatically as we grow?