The _______ stage focuses on the avoidance of punishment and deference to power and authority.
A)"good boy/nice girl" orientation
B)law and order orientation
C)principled conscience
D)obedience and punishment orientation

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The obedience and punishment orientation is the first stage of moral development according to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory. In this stage, individuals focus on avoiding punishment and following rules set by those in authority. This stage is typically seen in young children and is characterized by a fear of breaking rules and being punished.

The _______ Stage Focuses on the Avoidance of Punishment and Deference