CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Development

Ben is four years old. He has a strong sense of right and wrong based on what is punished. He knows it is wrong to lie and to hit other children because he has been punished for these behaviors. According to Kohlberg, Ben is in which stage of moral development?
  1. Preconventional
  2. Conventional
  3. Postconventional
  4. Universal ethical principles
Explanation
Answer: A - During the preconventional stage, children develop a strong sense of right and wrong based on what is punished. This sense can vary by individual, because different homes punish behavior differently. During this stage, children routinely follow rules, but mainly for their own benefit.
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