Which of Kohlberg's Stages Is Best Identified with Moral Reasoning

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of Kohlberg's stages is best identified with moral reasoning based on social contracts?

• A) the third stage
• B) the fourth stage
• C) the fifth stage
• D) the sixth stage

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Definitions:

Liberty

The state of not being subject to harsh limits set by authorities on one's lifestyle, actions, or political opinions.

Universal Suffrage

Refers to the right of all adult citizens to vote, regardless of gender, race, or social status, in elections.

Continental Congress

First meeting of representatives of the colonies, held in Philadelphia in 1774 to formulate actions against British policies; in the Second Continental Congress (1775–1789), the colonial representatives conducted the war and adopted the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.

Language of Freedom

Often refers to the rhetoric and terminology used to discuss and promote concepts of liberty, rights, and democracy, particularly in political and social contexts.