According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, who among the following children is in the preconventional stage?
A) Caleb believes that school rules are instituted for the students' wellbeing.
B) Fred believes that good sons will obey their parents.
C) Dean believes that right and wrong are subjective and change with situation.
D) Britney believes that she should always speak the truth so that she does not get punished.

Question

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, who among the following children is in the preconventional stage?​
A) Caleb believes that school rules are instituted for the students' wellbeing.
B) Fred believes that good sons will obey their parents.
C) Dean believes that right and wrong are subjective and change with situation.
D) Britney believes that she should always speak the truth so that she does not get punished.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, children in the preconventional stage (ages 4-10) base their moral reasoning on punishment and reward. Britney believing that she should always speak the truth so that she does not get punished indicates that she is in the preconventional stage. Choices A, B, and C reflect more advanced stages of moral reasoning.

According to Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, Who Among the Following