Moral & Character Development
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Under the various principles of child development, which of the following is the most important and fundamental characteristic of the second stage of the 'Post-Conventional Morality' level in Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, namely 'Stage 6: Universal Ethical Principles'?
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The sixth and final stage of the 'Post-Conventional Level' in Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development relates to Universal Ethical Principles.
Key Characteristics of Stage 6:
- Internal Conscience: Individuals move beyond external rules and societal bonds to make decisions based on their conscience.
- Universal Principles: Decisions are guided by abstract concepts such as justice, human rights, and equality.
- Conflict with Laws: At this stage, individuals may oppose unjust social laws if necessary, as their ultimate moral guide is their personal ethical framework.
Option (a) corresponds to the conventional level (Stages 4/5), Option (c) corresponds to the pre-conventional level (Stage 1), and Option (d) corresponds to Stage 3 of the conventional level.
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