Asked by Tiffany Dollente on Jun 02, 2024

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Lori says,"It's wrong to lie because you might get a spanking." According to Kohlberg,which stage of moral development is she in?

A) nonconventional
B) preconventional
C) conventional
D) postconventional

Preconventional

The first level of Kohlberg's stages of moral development, where behavior is motivated by anticipation of pleasure or pain.

Kohlberg

Refers to Lawrence Kohlberg, a psychologist known for his theory of moral development, which posits that moral reasoning progresses through six stages.

Lie

A false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive.

  • Absorb and delineate the stages within Kohlberg's theory on the development of morality.
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Supothanan JayakkumarJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Lori's reasoning is based on avoiding punishment, which is characteristic of the preconventional stage of moral development according to Kohlberg.