Nineteen-year-old Martin was raised in a good, Christian home and attended parochial school through eighth grade. Martin is a good student and citizen who conforms to the expectations of his church, family, and peers. He does so because he loves his family and church, is loyal to them, and trusts them. Under Kohlberg's schematic analysis, Martin is most likely at what stage of moral development?

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Martin is conforming to the expectations of his church, family, and peers because he loves them, is loyal to them, and trusts them, indicating that he is motivated by social norms and expectations, which are characteristic of the conventional stage of moral development.

Nineteen-Year-Old Martin Was Raised in a Good, Christian Home and Attended