Understanding Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development

Medium Unit 6: Developmental Psychology Moral Development

In the field of developmental psychology, Lawrence Kohlberg proposed a theory of moral development that outlines how individuals progress through different stages of moral reasoning. Each stage represents a shift in the way people perceive and reason about moral dilemmas. Which of the following statements accurately describes one of the key components of Kohlberg's theory?

Moral reasoning becomes less abstract as individuals progress to higher stages.

People at the post-conventional level base their moral decisions purely on social norms.

Individuals at the conventional level prioritize social order and the approval of others.

The transition between each stage occurs at the same point in every individual’s life.

Moral development is solely determined by one’s biological predispositions.

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