Moral & Character Development
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Under Lawrence Kohlberg's Moral Development Theory, which of the following is the most accurate psychological and behavioral characteristic of the fourth stage—known as 'Law and Order Orientation'—falling within the 'Conventional Level'?
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According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the second stage of the conventional level (the fourth stage overall) is called 'Law and Order Orientation'. In this stage, the individual believes that obeying rules and laws is the ultimate duty of every citizen to maintain peace, order, and smooth functioning in society. Respect for authority and social rules is paramount at this stage.
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