Moral & Character Development
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Under Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, within the second stage of the Conventional Morality level—known as the 'Authority and Social Order-Maintaining Orientation'—a child's moral reasoning is primarily centered around which of the following?
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According to Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, the second stage of the 'Conventional Morality' level (and the fourth stage overall) is the 'Authority and Social Order-Maintaining Orientation'.
Key Characteristics:
- Social Order: Individuals believe that laws and rules must be strictly obeyed to maintain social order and prevent chaos.
- Duty-bound: Moral reasoning is focused on fulfilling one's duties and obligations to society.
- Perspective: Consideration shifts from individual needs to a broader societal perspective.
Therefore, option (b) is the correct choice as it accurately reflects the core principle of this stage.
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