From the ages of 9 to 11, children come to realize that authority figures are not always right, that rules can be change situations may require breaking the rules. According to Piaget, this stage of morality is called
A) divergent thinking.
B) heteronomous morality.
C) immanent justice.
D) autonomous morality.

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During the autonomous morality stage, children start to understand that rules are not absolute and can be questioned or modified depending on the situation. This stage typically begins around the age of 9 to 11, according to Piaget's theory of moral development.

From the Ages of 9 to 11, Children Come to Realize