Moral & Character Development
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In the context of educational psychology and child development, at which stage of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development does an individual recognize 'social contract and individual rights', believing that rules are flexible and can be changed for the welfare of society?
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Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory, the social contract and individual rights orientation falls under the post-conventional morality level (Stage 5).
- Individuals at this stage view rules and laws as flexible social contracts rather than rigid absolute decrees.
- They believe that laws should be evaluated based on how well they protect the basic rights and welfare of the majority of society.
- If a law fails to serve the greater good, it can and should be changed through democratic processes.
Therefore, Option (b) is the correct answer as it accurately identifies the stage and level described in the question.
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