Moral & Character Development
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Under Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, when conducting a deep philosophical analysis of the two stages falling under the Conventional Level—'Good Boy/Good Girl' (Interpersonal Accord and Conformity) and 'Authority and Social-Order Maintaining Orientation'—which of the following statements is most authentic regarding the cognitive and moral characteristics of these two stages?
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According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the conventional level comprises two stages:
Stage 3: Good Boy/Good Girl Orientation
- Focus: Interpersonal relationships and social conformity.
- Characteristic: Moral reasoning is centered on gaining approval, being regarded as a 'good' person, and maintaining trust and affection with others.
Stage 4: Authority and Social-Order Maintaining Orientation
- Focus: Maintaining social order, duty, and respect for authority.
- Characteristic: The individual considers societal laws, duties, and institutional systems supreme to ensure social order functions smoothly.
Therefore, option B accurately describes the cognitive and moral distinctions between these two stages.
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