The Primary Difference Between Lawrence Kohlberg's Stage 3 and Stage

question 245

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between Lawrence Kohlberg's stage 3 and stage 4 moral reasoning is that in stage 3, children base their decisions on social expectations, while in stage 4 they base them on _.

• A) higher abstract principle, such as justice
• B) rewards
• C) rules that must be obeyed
• D) punishments

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Definitions:

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Motorcycle Accident

A collision or crash involving one or more motorcycles, often resulting in injury or damage.

Fear

An unpleasant emotional response to perceived or real imminent threat or danger.

Generalization

The process of responding similarly to different but related stimuli, often used to explain behaviors in both human and animal learning.