In the context of Lawrence Kohlberg's six stages of moral reasoning, which of the following is a characteristic of the third stage of reasoning in the conventional morality level?
A) morality of contract, of individual rights, and of democratically accepted law
B) orientation toward punishment and obedience
C) morality of universal ethical principles
D) maintaining mutual relations, approval of others, and the golden rule

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The third stage of Kohlberg's moral reasoning, which falls under the conventional level, emphasizes maintaining mutual relationships, seeking approval from others, and adhering to the golden rule, which involves treating others as one would like to be treated.

In the Context of Lawrence Kohlberg's Six Stages of Moral