A person is focused on self-chosen ethical principles that are found to be comprehensive and consistent at the _____ stage of Kohlberg's stages of ethical reasoning.
A)obedience and punishment orientation
B)universal ethical principle orientation
C)social contract legalistic orientation
D)law-and-order orientation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The universal ethical principle orientation stage is where individuals have developed their own set of ethical principles that guide their behavior. These principles are seen as being comprehensive and consistent from one situation to another. This stage represents the highest level of moral reasoning according to Kohlberg's theory. The other options (A, C, and D) are all earlier stages of moral reasoning where individuals are primarily focused on external factors such as obedience to authority, social contracts and legalistic rules, and maintaining law and order.

A Person Is Focused on Self-Chosen Ethical Principles That Are