Moral & Character Development
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Under Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which of the following is the most significant qualitative analytical distinction between the two stages falling under the level of Conventional Morality, namely the 'Good Boy-Good Girl Orientation' and the 'Law and Order Orientation'?
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In Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, both stages under the Conventional Level are linked to societal norms. In the third stage ('Good Boy-Good Girl'), an individual strives to gain approval and maintain a good image within their immediate social circle. Meanwhile, in the fourth stage ('Law and Order'), the individual's scope expands to the entire society, where upholding laws and rules for the smooth functioning of social order is considered their supreme duty.
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