Moral & Character Development
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Under Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, when analyzing the philosophical and foundational nature of the final stage of the Post-Conventional Level, known as the 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation', which of the following statements most accurately highlights the actual psychological characteristic of this stage?
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In the sixth and highest stage of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, known as 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation', an individual rises above external rules or laws to make decisions according to their own conscience and universal principles of justice. At this level, right and wrong are determined by abstract and logically comprehensive concepts of conscience that respect human rights, dignity, and equality.
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