As Described by Lawrence Kohlberg in the Text, of the Three

question 69

Multiple Choice

As described by Lawrence Kohlberg in the text, of the three main phases in moral development, the one that focuses on personal gain and avoiding punishment is the ___ phase.

• A) post conventional
• B) conventional
• C) preconventional
• D) social
• E) personal

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a way directly opposed to their actual feelings or desires, often to hide those feelings.

Anxiety-Arousing

Pertaining to stimuli or situations that provoke a state of increased nervousness, fear, or unease.

Oedipus Complex

A psychoanalytic theory by Freud suggesting a child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy towards the same-sex parent.

Childhood

The period of life from birth to adolescence, characterized by growth, development, and learning.