Praxis School Counselor (5422) Practice Exam

Which stage of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory is focused on living up to social roles and expectations?

1. Conventional morality

2. Postconventional morality

3. Formal operational

4. Concrete operational

The correct answer is: Conventional morality

The conventional morality stage in Lawrence Kohlberg's theory is the third level and focuses on ages 9-13. It is characterized by individuals conforming to societal and cultural norms and expectations. This stage is based on the idea of living up to social roles and expectations set by authority figures such as parents, teachers, and peers. Both postconventional morality and formal operational stages occur in later years, with postconventional morality focusing on personal values and principles while formal operational focuses on abstract thinking and problem-solving. Concrete operational is the second stage which is about understanding logical and concrete reasoning.