Moral & Character Development
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According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which of the following is the most subtle and specific practical characteristic of the second stage within the 'Conventional Morality' level, known as 'Authority and Social Order Maintaining Orientation' (Stage 4)?
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Explanation of Kohlberg's Stage 4
According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the fourth stage of the conventional level is the 'Authority and Social Order Maintaining Orientation' (Law and Order Orientation).
In this stage, the individual believes that maintaining a smooth-running society requires strict adherence to laws and rules as every citizen's duty, ensuring that social structures and order remain secure.
- Option B correctly identifies the core focus of Stage 4 (Law and Order).
- Option A relates to Post-conventional morality (Stage 6).
- Option C relates to Pre-conventional morality (Stage 1).
- Option D relates to Conventional morality (Stage 3).
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