Moral & Character Development
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In the context of the 'Theory of Moral Development', which of the following is the most distinctive and fundamental psychological characteristic of the second stage under the 'Post-Conventional Morality' level, known as 'Universal Ethical Principle Orientation (Stage 6)', proposed by the American psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg?
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Understanding Kohlberg's Stage 6
The sixth and final stage of the Post-Conventional Level in Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development is the Universal Ethical Principle Orientation.
- Transcending Social Laws: At this stage, individuals move beyond external rules and societal agreements, making decisions based on their own conscience and universal principles such as justice, equality, and human rights.
- Moral Courage: If an established law violates these fundamental principles of humanity and justice, the individual at this stage possesses the moral courage to oppose or disobey that law.
Therefore, Option (b) is the most accurate description of this psychological characteristic.
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