In a senior secondary class, all the students usually bring their mobile phones to school. The Principal of the school framed a rule that no one can bring mobile phones to the school and the students obeyed it. According to Kohlberg’s theory, which stage of development is it?

Correct option is D

This scenario corresponds to Stage 4 of Kohlberg’s theory of moral development, which emphasizes law and order. In this stage, individuals follow rules and laws to maintain social order and fulfill their responsibilities as members of society.
Information Booster:
1. Stage 4 focuses on respecting authority and maintaining social systems.
2. Students obey the rule not out of fear or personal interest but to uphold the school’s order.
3. This stage is part of the conventional level, prioritizing societal norms.
4. Moral reasoning shifts from personal gains to the importance of collective order.
Additional Information:
· (a) Stage 2: Focuses on self-interest and rewards, not applicable here.
· (b) Stage 1: Centers on avoiding punishment, which is not the students’ motivation.
· (c) Stage 3: Emphasizes interpersonal relationships and social approval, not rules.