Because most adults in our society have internalized society's norms about what's right and wrong but do not necessarily have a true conscience, personality theorist Loevinger believed that they fall into the _______________ stage of ego development.

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Loevinger's ego development theory includes 9 stages, with the Conscientious-Conformist stage being the sixth. At this stage, individuals have internalized society's norms about what's right and wrong, but their behavior is still mainly guided by external factors such as rules and authority figures. They have not developed a true sense of conscience or ethical principles.

Because Most Adults in Our Society Have Internalized Society's Norms