An individual who defines what is right by considering his/her duty to society, not just to other specific people, is in which of Kohlberg's stages of cognitive moral development?

A) Punishment and obedience
B) Individual instrumental purpose and exchange
C) Mutual interpersonal expectations, relationships, and conformity
D) Social system and conscience maintenance
E) Prior rights, social contract, or utility

Cognitive Moral Development

A theory that explains the stages through which individuals evolve in their ability to reason morally, from basic understanding to sophisticated ethical reasoning.

Social System

An organized and interdependent constellation of institutions, groups, and norms that collectively shapes the behaviors and relationships of individuals within a society.

Duty to Society

The responsibility of individuals and organizations to act in the best interests of the community at large, contributing positively to the welfare of others.