Which of the following describes the stage of moral development for most adults?
A)following rules only when it is in your immediate interest
B)sticking to rules to avoid physical punishment
C)maintaining conventional rules by fulfilling obligations to which you have agreed
D)upholding absolute values and rights regardless of the majority's opinion

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The stage of moral development for most adults is maintaining conventional rules by fulfilling obligations to which you have agreed, which is described in option C. This stage is called the conventional stage and is characterized by a desire to maintain social order and follow the rules and norms of society. This is the most common stage of moral development reached by adults. Option A describes the pre-conventional stage, option B describes the punishment-obedience stage, and option D describes the post-conventional stage, which are not as commonly reached by most adults.

Which of the Following Describes the Stage of Moral Development