Given an Ambiguous Ethical Dilemma, a Child Uses Complex Reasoning

question 53

Multiple Choice

Given an ambiguous ethical dilemma, a child uses complex reasoning about abstract principles and values rather than conforming to the rules of law and order and focusing on others' disapproval of the behaviour. According to Kohlberg's stage theory, in which stage is this child most likely functioning?

• A) preconventional
• B) conventional
• C) formal operational
• D) postconventional

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Definitions:

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