Moral & Character Development
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When critically analyzing the first stage of the pre-conventional level, 'Punishment and Obedience Orientation', under Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, which of the following statements is most authentic and true regarding the ontological and psychological characteristics of this stage?
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According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the first stage of the pre-conventional level (which lasts up to approximately 9 years of age) is called 'Punishment and Obedience Orientation'.
At this stage, morality for a child directly means obeying power and rules to avoid physical punishment or negative consequences. They do not understand the intrinsic moral value of an action; rather, they judge right or wrong based on external outcomes (punishment or reward).
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