Match the substages of Kohlberg's Moral Development Theory:

List I	List II
A. Obedience orientation	I. Moral reasoning based on winning the approval of others
B. Interpersonal norms	II. Moral reasoning based on moral principles that apply to all
C. Social contract	III. Moral reasoning based on the belief that adults know what is right or wrong
D. Universal ethical principles	IV. Moral reasoning based on the belief that laws are for the good of all members of society

1. AA-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
2. BA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
3. CA-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
4. DA-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

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Correct answer: B. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II

Explanation

Obedience orientation – adults know right; interpersonal norms – winning approval; social contract – laws for the good of all; universal ethical principles – principles that apply to all.