Question

Kohlberg believed that individual's progressed through six stages of development and that during this stage an individual is willing to disobey the law if they believe it violates their own ethical principles.

A Stage 2

B Stage 5

C Stage 3

D Stage 6

Answer 1

Answer D (stage 6) is correct .

Explain :

A). Stage 2

Conventional

Throughout the conventional level, a child’s sense of morality is tied to personal and societal relationships. Children continue to accept the rules of authority figures, but this is now due to their belief that this is necessary to ensure positive relationships and societal order.

B) Stage 5

  Social-Contract Orientation

In stage 5, the world is viewed as holding different opinions, rights, and values. Such perspectives should be mutually respected as unique to each person or community.

  C) Stage 3

Good Boy, Nice Girl Orientation

In stage 3, children want the approval of others and act in ways to avoid disapproval. Emphasis is placed on good behavior and people being “nice” to others.

B) Stage 6

  Universal-Ethical-Principal Orientation

People choose the ethical principles they want to follow, and if they violate those principles, they feel guilty. In this way, the individual acts because it is morally right to do so (and not because he or she wants to avoid punishment), it is in their best interest, it is expected, it is legal, or it is previously agreed upon. Although Kohlberg insisted that stage six exists, he found it difficult to identify individuals who consistently operated at that level.

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So answer is D) Stage 6 is correct.

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