Jade is a child who is presented with a moral dilemma in the tradition of Lawrence Kohlberg's research. When she is asked what she would do, she answers, "I wouldn't do anything that would get me into trouble!" This answer reflects moral reasoning at the ____ substage of development.
A) social systems morality
B) interpersonal norm
C) obedience orientation
D) instrumental orientation

Question

Jade is a child who is presented with a moral dilemma in the tradition of Lawrence Kohlberg's research. When she is asked what she would do, she answers, "I wouldn't do anything that would get me into trouble!" This answer reflects moral reasoning at the ____ substage of development.
A) ​social systems morality
B) ​interpersonal norm
C) ​obedience orientation
D) ​instrumental orientation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the obedience orientation is the first level of moral reasoning, which is typically seen in children aged 4 to 10. In this stage, children obey rules in order to avoid punishment, with their primary concern being to avoid negative consequences rather than doing what is right or fair. Jade's response of not wanting to get into trouble reflects this stage of development.

Jade Is a Child Who Is Presented with a Moral