The Second Level of Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Reasoning

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Short Answer

The second level of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning.At this (intermediate)level,moral reasoning is based on standards set by others such as by parents or the government.

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Definitions:

Rapidly Adapting

Refers to sensory receptors that respond quickly to a stimulus change but then quickly decrease response, important for detecting changes in stimulus intensity.

Slowly Adapting

Refers to sensory receptors that respond persistently and gradually diminish in strength over time to a constant stimulus.

Receptors

Proteins located on the surface of cells that receive and respond to chemical signals, initiating a physiological response.

Hapsis

The sense related to touch and the perception of the physical properties of objects, such as texture and temperature.