Jasmine has been involved with a number of pro-life protests in Washington, D.C. She is discussing her beliefs one day with her friend Andrew, who asserts that abortion is moral because it is allowed by federal law. Jasmine replies, "Then the law needs to be changed." According to Kohlberg's theory, what stage of moral development is Jasmine in?

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Jasmine's response indicates she is in Stage 5 of Kohlberg's moral development, which is characterized by a social contract orientation. She believes that laws should be changed if they do not promote the greater good or align with ethical principles.

Jasmine Has Been Involved with a Number of Pro-Life Protests