According to Kohlberg, Morality Based on a Desire to Uphold

question 349

Multiple Choice

According to Kohlberg, morality based on a desire to uphold the laws of society is characteristic of the ________ stage.

• A) Preconventional
• B) Preoperational
• C) conventional
• D) postconventional

---

Definitions:

Law of Small Numbers

A cognitive bias that leads people to draw broad conclusions from small samples.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about a group of people that often ignore individual differences, sometimes resulting in prejudiced attitudes or discriminatory actions.

Prejudicial

Showing prejudice or bias, leading to unfair treatment or judgments of others based on preconceived opinions rather than individual merit.

Inflexible

Lacking adaptability or willingness to change; often describes individuals, systems, or processes that are rigid and not easily modified.