Kohlberg's Stage 3 describes moral judgments based on what?

Kohlberg's Stage 3 describes moral judgments based on what?

• A. Stage 3 is based on what is expected by people with whom the individual has close relationships.
• B. Stage 3 is based on avoiding punishment.
• C. Stage 3 is based on obeying laws.
• D. Stage 3 is based on universal ethical principles.

Answer: (A)

Stage 3 focuses on judgments shaped by what close others expect. In Kohlberg’s conventional level, this stage centers on maintaining good relationships and earning approval from significant people like family and friends. People reason that what is right is what those important to them think is appropriate, aiming to be seen as a “good” person by those they care about and to preserve harmony in their relationships. This differs from seeking personal gain or avoiding punishment (earlier stages) and from following laws or pursuing universal principles (later stages).

Stage 3 focuses on judgments shaped by what close others expect. In Kohlberg’s conventional level, this stage centers on maintaining good relationships and earning approval from significant people like family and friends. People reason that what is right is what those important to them think is appropriate, aiming to be seen as a “good” person by those they care about and to preserve harmony in their relationships. This differs from seeking personal gain or avoiding punishment (earlier stages) and from following laws or pursuing universal principles (later stages).