At what stage in the moral development model did Kohlberg believe an internal moral code needs to appear if true morality is to develop, whereby an individual makes moral decisions by way of his or her own "enlightened conscience," rather than appealing to other people for these decisions?
A) Level I, Preconventional (4-10 years)
B) Level II, Conventional (10-13 years)
C) Level III, Postconventional (13 years and older)
D) Kohlberg did not believe individuals reach this stage

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Kohlberg's Level III, Postconventional stage, is where individuals develop an internal moral code and make decisions based on their own principles and conscience, rather than relying on external authority or societal norms.

At What Stage in the Moral Development Model Did Kohlberg