Jack registered as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War. He believed that it is wrong to take the life of others. If necessary, Jack would serve time in jail rather than take part in an armed conflict

Jack's reasoning reflects the __________stage of moral development.
a) formal
b) preconventional
c) conventional
d) postconventional


ANS: D, At the postconventional level right and wrong are determined by the individual, which may be in disagreement with accepted social norms.

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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