Which One of the Following Adolescents Is Exhibiting Postconventional Reasoning

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following adolescents is exhibiting postconventional reasoning as Kohlberg described it?

• A) Adam does what the teacher says because he knows he will be punished if he doesn't.
• B) Barbara obeys the teacher because she thinks that doing so will get her a good grade.
• C) Clara obeys the teacher because she understands that good behavior is essential for creating a climate in which all students can learn.
• D) Don obeys the teacher because school rules say he must obey her, and it is his duty to obey school rules.

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