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Law and order orientation is such development of a child who becomes aware of different rules and obey the laws and also respect the authority, in which level of Moral developmental theory__________?

Correct answer: D. Conventional level

  • A. None of the above
  • B. Pre-conventional level
  • C. Post conventional level
  • D. Conventional level

Explanation

Law-and-order orientation is Kohlberg’s fourth stage, within the conventional level, where people obey laws and respect authority to maintain social order. The pre-conventional level is guided mainly by punishment and personal reward.

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