Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1When two people want the same shared resource, how natural is it for you to resolve the conflict with a direct trade such as “you get it now if I get it next time”?
  • Somewhat natural, especially when the arrangement is easy to track.
  • Not very natural; I usually reason without relying on a personal exchange.
  • Occasionally useful, but rarely my first way of resolving it.
  • Very natural; a balanced exchange usually feels like the clearest solution.
• 2A policy benefits a large majority but places a serious burden on a small minority. How strongly do minority rights shape your evaluation?
  • They matter somewhat, though the overall benefit remains my main reference point.
  • They matter little compared with the outcome for most people.
  • They deserve major weight and could justify redesigning the policy.
  • Protecting those rights is decisive, even if the majority must accept less benefit.
• 3Before making an exception for yourself, how often do you ask whether the same exception could fairly apply to anyone in a similar situation?
  • Sometimes, especially when the consequences are significant.
  • Almost always; consistency across people is central to my decision.
  • Rarely; the details of my own situation usually matter more than a general rule.
  • Often, though I may still decide that individual circumstances justify a difference.