Moral & Character Development
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Under Child Development and Pedagogy, which of the following is the most accurate characteristic of the final stage, 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation', falling under Lawrence Kohlberg's 'Post-Conventional Morality' of moral development theory?
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Explanation of Kohlberg's Final Stage
According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the sixth and final stage of 'Post-Conventional Morality' is called the 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation'.
- Self-Chosen Principles: At this stage, individuals move beyond external social pressures, rules, or laws to make decisions based on their own conscience and universal principles of justice, equality, and human rights.
- Moral Courage: If a social law contradicts human dignity or principles of justice, a person at this stage possesses the moral courage to defy that law.
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