At which stage of Kohlberg's theory does a person reason that values, rights, and principles transcend the law?
A) heteronomous morality
B) mutual interpersonal expectations, relationships, and interpersonal conformity
C) social systems morality
D) social contract or utility and individual rights

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In stage 5 of Kohlberg's theory, also known as the social contract or utility and individual rights stage, individuals recognize that laws are social agreements that can be changed if they do not promote the general welfare or protect individual rights. They also believe that values, rights, and principles are more important than the law itself. Therefore, this is the stage at which a person reasons that values, rights, and principles transcend the law.

At Which Stage of Kohlberg's Theory Does a Person Reason