Kohlberg's Six Stages of Cognitive Moral Development Can Be Reduced

question 33

Multiple Choice

Kohlberg's six stages of cognitive moral development can be reduced to three levels of ethical concern. Persons at the second level

• A)define right as that which conforms to the expectations of good behavior of the larger society.
• B)see beyond the norms, laws, and authority of groups or individuals.
• C)are concerned with their immediate interests and with external rewards and punishments.
• D)are concerned with their long-term interests and with internal rewards and punishments.
• E)are unethical.

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