Hans' Mother Told Him That It Is Wrong to Lie

question 84

Multiple Choice

Hans' mother told him that it is wrong to lie, so Hans thinks people shouldn't lie because then they won't get punished. Hans is in Kohlberg's stage called

• A) interpersonal norms.
• B) instrumental orientation.
• C) obedience orientation.
• D) social contract orientation.

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