According to cognitive developmental theory, an important aspect of heteronomous moral behavior is

A. whether one believes the behavior would be observed and punished.
B. one's identification with a loving parent.
C. whether one understands that morality is a product of a social contract. 
D. whether one has been punished by spanking or loss of privileges.


Answer: A

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