Question

Ethical development can be thought as having three levels. The most basic, childlike level is the _____ stage. a. conventional morality b. actualized morality c. transformationalism d. postconventional morality e. preconventional morality

Answer 1

Answer:

e. preconventional morality stage

Explanation:

This is the stage before age nine.

At this level, the concrete interests of the individual are considered in terms of rewards and punishments.

It involves self interest. One obeys rule to avoid punishment.

Answer 2

Answer: E.) Preconventional morality

Explanation: The of the three stages of kohlberg's theory of moral development is the Preconventional stage which argues that actions or behavior exhibited by children are judged or controlled by consequences. That at this stage of moral development, a child cannot personally decipher what is wrong or right, however the choices children follow are guided the consequences they face as a result of their action. Acts or behavior which leads to punishment are often classed as immoral, This is called the punishment and obedience orientation. Also, actions that are rewarded are classed as being moral. This is called the naive hedonism.