Moral & Character Development
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Under Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, specifically analyzing the second stage of the 'Conventional Morality' level known as 'Authority and Social Order Maintaining Orientation', if an adolescent or adult is motivated to act on the belief that obeying social rules, laws, and duties is paramount for maintaining an orderly society and preventing chaos, and that violating the law is unethical under all circumstances; which of the following statements is most authentically true regarding Kohlberg's paradigm of moral development?
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In Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the stage of 'Authority and Social Order Maintaining Orientation' under the conventional level focuses entirely on respect for societal rules, duties, and law and order. The individual believes that if everyone breaks rules at will, social order will collapse and chaos will ensue.
Key Concept
- Conventional Morality: Upholding the expectations of society and its laws.
- Social Order Orientation: Focusing on fulfilling duties, respecting authority, and keeping the social system functioning smoothly.
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