In the context of the postconventional level of moral development, which of the following statements is true of individuals in the universal principle stage?
A) They look for external guidance and do whatever the law permits.
B) They worry less about punishment and more about doing things that directly advance their wants.
C) They stick to their principles even if their decision conflicts with the law.
D) They believe that society is better off when the rights of others are not violated.

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Individuals in the universal principle stage of moral development prioritize their own ethical principles over societal norms or laws. They recognize that laws may not always align with their personal values and beliefs, and are willing to break laws that they perceive as unjust or immoral. Therefore, they would stick to their principles even if their decision conflicts with the law.

In the Context of the Postconventional Level of Moral Development