Principles of Development
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According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which of the following psychological characteristics best illustrates the subtle and fundamental difference between the 'Good Boy-Good Girl Orientation' and the 'Law and Order Orientation' falling under the Conventional Level of morality?
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Kohlberg's Conventional Level of Moral Development
According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory, the Conventional Level is the second level of moral development, typically emerging in early adolescence. The distinction between its stages is crucial for understanding social conformity:
- Good Boy-Good Girl Orientation (Stage 3): Moral reasoning is centered on interpersonal relationships, empathy, and the desire for social approval (being seen as a 'good' person).
- Law and Order Orientation (Stage 4): Moral reasoning shifts toward obedience to authority, upholding laws, fulfilling societal duties, and maintaining social order for its own sake.
Therefore, option B accurately captures the shift from interpersonal accord to systemic social duty.
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