Question

According to Kohlberg, a reasonably well-educated 17-year-old male should reach _______ of moral development.

a. postconventional Level 5
b. postconventional Level 6
c. conventional Level 4
d. conventional Level 3

Answer 1

According to Kohlberg, a reasonably well-educated 17-year-old male should reach conventional level 4 of moral development.

Answer 2

Lawrence Kohlberg developed his theory of moral development in 1958. He categorizes the moral development in six stages arranged in three levels.

According to Kohlberg, a reasonably well-educated 17-year-old male should reach conventional Level 4 of moral development. Correct answer: C

In this stage the individual strives to support rules that are set forth by others such as parents, but also maintains social order and shows respect for authority .