In the Early Stage of Kohlberg's model, moral reasoning is driven by?

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In the Early Stage of Kohlberg's model, moral reasoning is driven by?

In the early stage of Kohlberg’s model, moral reasoning is driven by external consequences rather than internal principles. People judge actions by the immediate outcomes they expect—reward for good behavior or punishment for bad behavior. This means choices are made to gain a desired result or to avoid trouble, not because the behavior aligns with universal rights or social duties. For example, a child might share toys to receive praise or avoid scolding, rather than because sharing is inherently fair. The other motivators described—seeking approval from others, following laws and social rules, or adhering to universal standards— belong to later stages where morality is influenced by social expectations or abstract principles.

In the early stage of Kohlberg’s model, moral reasoning is driven by external consequences rather than internal principles. People judge actions by the immediate outcomes they expect—reward for good behavior or punishment for bad behavior. This means choices are made to gain a desired result or to avoid trouble, not because the behavior aligns with universal rights or social duties. For example, a child might share toys to receive praise or avoid scolding, rather than because sharing is inherently fair. The other motivators described—seeking approval from others, following laws and social rules, or adhering to universal standards— belong to later stages where morality is influenced by social expectations or abstract principles.

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