Lawrence Kohlberg's stage theory is an adaptation of Piaget's psychological theory. Kohlberg discusses six stages of moral development. At what stage is a person entirely guided by his or her own conscience, according to Kohlberg's theory?
A)Stage 1
B)Stage 2
C)Stage 5
D)Stage 6

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People are only guided by their own conscience and sense of morality in stage 6, which is the second stage of the post-conventional level. Stage 6 morality is based on universal justice; laws, for example, are only respected if they are also just. Kohlberg found it difficult to identify many people operating at this level of morality.

Lawrence Kohlberg's Stage Theory Is an Adaptation of Piaget's Psychological