Moral & Character Development
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According to Kohlberg, which is the very first stage of 'Moral Development'?
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According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the first stage falls under the preconventional level and is known as the Punishment and Obedience Orientation.
- In this stage, a child's moral behavior is primarily motivated by the avoidance of punishment.
- Rules are seen as fixed and absolute, and obedience is maintained through the threat or application of punishment.
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