Which stage describes 'good boy-good girl' orientation and living up to social expectations?

Which stage describes 'good boy-good girl' orientation and living up to social expectations?

• A. Stage 4
• B. Stage 5
• C. Stage 6
• D. Stage 3

Answer: (D)

This describes a stage where morality is defined by gaining approval from others and living up to social expectations. People at this level want to be seen as “good” by family, friends, and authority figures, so they follow rules and norms to maintain harmony and avoid disapproval. The focus is on interpersonal relationships and the desire to please others, rather than on abstract rules or principles. This sits in the conventional level of moral development, where conforming to expectations and maintaining social approval guide actions. As development continues, reasoning shifts toward upholding laws and social order, then toward recognizing broader rights and universal ethical principles.

This describes a stage where morality is defined by gaining approval from others and living up to social expectations. People at this level want to be seen as “good” by family, friends, and authority figures, so they follow rules and norms to maintain harmony and avoid disapproval. The focus is on interpersonal relationships and the desire to please others, rather than on abstract rules or principles. This sits in the conventional level of moral development, where conforming to expectations and maintaining social approval guide actions. As development continues, reasoning shifts toward upholding laws and social order, then toward recognizing broader rights and universal ethical principles.