Which description matches Kohlberg's stage 'Good is good, bad is bad'?

• A. Good is good, bad is bad
• B. Clever as a fox
• C. All in favor say aye
• D. The peer group norms

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that Kohlberg describes moral thinking as moving from simple, black-and-white judgments to more nuanced reasoning. The phrase “Good is good, bad is bad” reflects an absolutist, binary view: actions are simply right or wrong with no nuance about motives, outcomes, or context. This kind of rule-based, straightforward judgment is characteristic of the earlier stages of moral development, where morality is seen in fixed terms and external standards guide evaluation. The other options imply more context-dependent or social-influenced thinking (clever self-interest, peer approval, or group norms), which isn’t captured by this absolute dichotomy.