Moral & Character Development
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Under Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, the concept of 'Social Contract and Individual Rights' (Level 3, Stage 5)—where an individual believes that rules and laws are flexible social contracts that can be democratically modified for societal welfare and the protection of individual rights, rather than rigid and immutable edicts imposed by society—relates to students' democratic values, critical sense of justice, and moral reasoning in classroom teaching. Which of the following psychological statements is most authentic and scientifically valid?
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Explanation of Kohlberg's Stage 5
In Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, 'Social Contract and Individual Rights Orientation' is a part of the Post-conventional level (Level 3, Stage 5).
- Democratic Consensus: At this stage, individuals understand that laws are created for the welfare of society and through democratic agreement to protect basic rights.
- Critical Evaluation: If a law is contrary to fundamental human rights or societal welfare, it can be logically modified.
- Post-Conventional Morality: This stage transcends the blind obedience of conventional laws, promoting judicious, democratic, and equitable reasoning among learners.
Therefore, option (b) is the scientifically valid and accurate statement regarding this stage.
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