According to Kohlberg's theory, the conventional level of moral development includes which of the following stages?

1.Obedience orientation

2.Being nice or relationship orientation

3.Social contract orientation

4.Law and order orientation

5.Universal ethical principles orientation

A1 & 5 only

B3 & 4 only

C2 & 4 only ✓ Correct

D2, 3 & 5 only

Correct answer: (C) 2 & 4 only

Explanation

Kohlberg's conventional level includes being nice or relationship orientation (2) and law and order orientation (4).

Obedience orientation (1) belongs to the pre-conventional level.

Social contract orientation (3) belongs to the post-conventional level.

Universal ethical principles orientation (5) is the highest post-conventional stage.

The conventional level values social approval and maintaining social order.

Kohlberg built his three levels and six stages on Piaget's moral development work.

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