Author Question: Which of these statements about Kohlberg's six stages of moral development is TRUE? a. Each state ... (Read 66 times)

fahad · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of these statements about Kohlberg's six stages of moral development is TRUE?

a. Each state builds upon the previous stage and forms the foundation for the next one.
b. Moral development develops before cognitive development.
c. Moral development in the years from age 9 to 13 focuses on avoiding punishment.
d. By age 50, most persons have achieved their highest level of moral development.

Question 2

When a child makes the right choice of behaviors, this is an example of:

a. ethics c. religious adaptation
b. moral maturity d. spirituality

CAPTAINAMERICA · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
According to Kohlberg, a person's ability to make moral judgments and behave in a morally correct manner develops over time and consists of three levels, each building on the previous one: preconventional (birth to 9 years), conventional (9 to 13 years), and postconventional (13 years and beyond).

Answer to Question 2

B
Moral maturity describes the ability to independently decide for oneself what is right.