According to Lawrence Kohlberg, what stage of moral...

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, what stage of moral development is exhibited when actions are judged "right" because they flow from basic ethical principles?
a. Postconventional
b. Preconventional
c. Conventional
d. Preoperational
e. Formal operational

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Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development

This is a theory that outlines the progression of moral reasoning through specific stages. It begins with preconventional reasoning, which is based on avoiding punishment, moves to conventional reasoning that follows social norms and laws, and culminates in postconventional reasoning, where abstract principles and ethical standards guide judgments.

Postconventional Stage

This stage of moral reasoning is characterized by the evaluation of actions based on universal ethical principles that transcend societal rules and personal gain. Individuals at this stage critically reflect on laws and norms, making decisions according to principles that they deem fundamentally right, even if those principles conflict with established regulations.

Moral Reasoning

Moral reasoning refers to the process by which individuals analyze and decide what is right or wrong in various situations. It involves evaluating actions, intentions, and consequences, and as one progresses through different stages of moral development, the criteria for judgment become more abstract and principled.

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