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A student returns the extra change given by a shopkeeper by mistake, reasoning that 'if everyone kept the extra money the whole system woul…

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A student returns the extra change given by a shopkeeper by mistake, reasoning that 'if everyone kept the extra money the whole system would break down and rules must be obeyed to keep society orderly.' According to Kohlberg, this reflects:

  • AConventional level – law and order orientation
  • BPre-conventional level – punishment and obedience orientation
  • CPost-conventional level – universal ethical principles
  • DPre-conventional level – instrumental orientation
Correct answer: A

Explanation

Reasoning based on maintaining social order and obeying rules is stage 4 (law and order) at the conventional level.

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