Kohlberg's stages of moral development conformity to social norms is seen in :
APost-conventional stage
BConventional stage
CPre-conventional stage
DAfter attaining moral maturity
Answer:
B. Conventional stage
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Kohlberg's stages of moral development
- Kohlberg referred to his theoretical approach to morality as "cognitive developmental" to describe his contextualization of moral development within social and cognitive development.
- Each level in Kohlberg's theory represents a vital shift in the social-moral perspective of the individual.
Level 1- Pre- Conventional Morality :-
- At this level, morality is externally controlled. It has two stages that define whether the behavior is obedience and fear-driven or is shaped by the expectation of rewards.
- Stage 1- Obedience and punishment orientation
- Stage 2- Instrumental personal orientation.
Level 2- Conventional Morality
- At this level, adherence or conformity to social rules gains precedence. Self- interest takes a back seat and adherence to social relationships gains focus.
- Stage 3- Interpersonal Relationships.
- Stage 4 - Maintaining Social Order.
Level 3- Post Conventional Morality
- This last level entails moral reasoning embedded in the ethical fairness principles.
- All laws are evaluated in terms of their soundness and alignment with the basic principles of fairness rather than an arbitrary existing social order.
- Stage 5- Social Contract and Individual Rights.
- Stage 6- Universal Principles.