Moral & Character Development
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Under Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, regarding the final stage of the Post-Conventional Level, known as the 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation', which of the following statements best expresses the most accurate philosophical and psychological characteristic of this stage?
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Understanding Kohlberg's Universal Ethical Principle Orientation
In the sixth and final stage of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, individuals rise above external social laws, contracts, or the pressure of authority to make moral decisions based on self-chosen universal principles of justice.
- Core Focus: At this stage, a person holds human rights and human dignity paramount.
- Key Characteristic: If a law is perceived as unjust, the individual possesses the moral courage to disobey it in favor of higher ethical standards.
For more detailed insights into this psychological framework, you may refer to developmental psychology literature.
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