Moral & Character Development
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When performing a philosophical and empirical analysis of the fourth stage—'Law and Order Orientation'—falling under the Conventional Level of Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, the moral reasoning of a child or individual in this stage is driven primarily by which of the following psychological and social motivations?
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Explanation of Kohlberg's Stage 4
According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the fourth stage under the Conventional Level is known as 'Law and Order Orientation'.
- Maintenance of Social Order: In this stage, moral reasoning is based on the belief that laws, rules, and authority must be strictly maintained to ensure societal order and stability.
- Duty and Authority: Individuals view social rules as absolute and understand that obeying them is a fundamental moral obligation and civic duty.
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