Hans' mother told him that it is wrong to lie, so Hans thinks people shouldn't lie because then they won't get punished. Hans is in Kohlberg's stage called
A) interpersonal norms.
B) instrumental orientation.
C) obedience orientation.
D) social contract orientation.

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According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, children in the obedience orientation stage believe that the right thing to do is whatever avoids punishment. Hans' belief that people shouldn't lie to avoid punishment is indicative of this stage.

Hans' Mother Told Him That It Is Wrong to Lie