Question

question 4 of 10
who is in kohlbergs postconventional stage?

a. jon, who drives the speed limit because it is the law
b. eric, who tells on his brother for taking a cookie
c. dan, who raises money to buy school supplies for children in haiti
d. peter, who doesnt skip class because he would get in trouble

Explanation:

Kohlberg’s postconventional stage focuses on moral reasoning based on universal ethical principles and altruistic, humanitarian concerns.

• Option A (Jon) follows the law (conventional stage, maintaining social order).
• Option B (Eric) likely acts to gain approval or follow rules (preconventional or conventional).
• Option D (Peter) avoids punishment (preconventional).
• Dan’s action is driven by helping others (universal ethical principles), fitting postconventional morality.

Answer:

C. Dan, who raises money to buy school supplies for children in Haiti