Moral & Character Development
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In the context of Child Development and Pedagogy, which of the following is the most significant psychological characteristic of the 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation' stage under the 'Post-Conventional Level' of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?
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Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
According to Lawrence Kohlberg, the sixth and final stage of the Post-Conventional Level is the Universal Ethical Principle Orientation.
- Core Characteristic: At this stage, individuals make moral decisions based on self-chosen ethical principles and universal standards of justice, human rights, and human dignity, independent of external social laws or punishments.
- Significance: If a social law contradicts human rights or justice, an individual at this stage possesses the moral reasoning to oppose that law in favor of higher ethical standards.
Therefore, Option B is the correct statement representing this stage.
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