The developmental change form externally controlled behaviour to internally controlled behaviour is a part of -

Correct option is C

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• The developmental change from externally controlled behaviour to internally controlled behaviour refers to the shift in how individuals understand and apply moral principles—moving from doing things to avoid punishment or gain reward, to following internalized ethical values.

• Kohlberg’s Moral Development Theory - Lawrence Kohlberg proposed a theory of moral development in three levels with six stages: Pre-conventional Level – Morality is externally controlled (e.g., avoiding punishment),Conventional Level – Morality is based on social rules and expectations,Post-conventional Level – Morality is based on internal principles and ethical reasoning.This clearly shows a progression from external control to internal regulation of behaviour.

Additional Knowledge:

• Piaget's Cognitive Development Theory: Focuses on how children acquire knowledge, not primarily on moral behavior.

• Erikson's Psycho-Social Development Theory: Deals with identity and social challenges across life stages.

• Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory: Emphasizes the environmental systems that influence development, not the internalization of moral control.

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