According to Lawrence Kohlberg, postconventional thought depends on reaching formal operations, because this most advanced moral milestone involves:
A) thinking about possible rewards and punishments.
B) imagining what people might think about the self.
C) understanding the realities of society's laws.
D) using abstract ethical principles in reasoning about life.

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According to Lawrence Kohlberg, postconventional thought involves using abstract ethical principles in reasoning about life. This requires the cognitive ability to think abstractly, which is a hallmark of formal operations. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

According to Lawrence Kohlberg, Postconventional Thought Depends on Reaching Formal