Moral & Character Development
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According to Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, when conducting an in-depth analysis of the first stage of the 'Conventional Morality Level', known as the 'Good Boy-Nice Girl Orientation' (Interpersonal Concordance), which of the following is considered the most prominent and fundamental characteristic of this stage?
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Understanding Kohlberg's Good Boy-Nice Girl Orientation
According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory, the Conventional Level includes the stage known as the 'Good Boy-Nice Girl Orientation' (Stage 3).
- Core Motivation: Individuals evaluate their behavior based on how it affects interpersonal relationships and how others perceive them.
- Social Approval: The primary driving force is gaining the approval of family, peers, and society by living up to their expectations and being seen as a "good" person.
Therefore, option (b) accurately describes the defining characteristic of this moral developmental stage.
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