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Psychology

The Development of Moral Reasoning in Children and Adolescents

Quick fact

Lawrence Kohlberg studied the same group of boys for over 20 years, finding that only about 15% of adults ever reach the highest stage of moral reasoning (postconventional).

Why this is interesting

Why would a 7-year-old say it's okay to steal medicine to save a life, while a 14-year-old might argue it's still wrong because it breaks the law? The answer lies in how moral reasoning develops with age.