At What Stage of Moral Development Is Moral Thought Guided

question 106

Multiple Choice

At what stage of moral development is moral thought guided by principles that have been decided upon by the individual and may be in disagreement with accepted social norms?

• A) preoperational
• B) preconventional
• C) postconventional
• D) conventional role conformity

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