Despite huge legal costs and social disapproval, Mr. Lambers refuses to pay Income taxes because his conscience will not allow him to support a government that spends billion of dollars on military weapons. Mr. Lambers' reasoning best illustrate Kohiberg's______stage.

Correct answer: D. postconventional

  • A. concrete operational
  • B. preconventional
  • C. conventional
  • D. postconventional

Explanation

Mr. Lambers follows an internal ethical principle even though it conflicts with the law, which reflects Kohlberg's postconventional morality. Conventional morality is based more on social approval and maintaining laws or rules.

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