Jordan Tends to Follow the Law, but He Also Makes

question 54

Multiple Choice

Jordan tends to follow the law, but he also makes certain that he follows the rules associated with his profession and his place of worship. Sometimes what Jordan believes to be the right thing to do is counter to the law. Jordan is likely in what stage of morality according to Kohlberg?

• A) preconventional
• B) conventional
• C) postconventional
• D) postmodern

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Definitions:

Hypodescent

Refers to a societal rule that assigns a person with mixed ancestry to the social category of the subordinate or minority group rather than the dominant one.

Discriminate

To differentiate or make distinctions between individuals or groups often based on prejudice or unjust grounds such as race, sex, or age.

Caste System

A traditional form of social stratification characterized by hereditary transmission of lifestyle, occupation, and social status.

Slavery

A system in which individuals are owned by others, denied freedom, and forced to work without any form of compensation.