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Heteronomous morality is a concept used within the moral development theory of Swiss psychologist and cognitive development theorist Jean Piaget. By examining the development of children’s moral judgments, Piaget identified heteronomous morality as one of two fundamental stages of moral reasoning. This stage is typically observed in children aged 4 to 7 and is characterized by strict adherence to rules established by external authorities. During this period, children perceive moral rules as abso