According to Kohlberg, a child who obeys rules to avoid punishment is at which level of moral development?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Preconventional
- Step 1: Obedience to avoid punishment is characteristic of the preconventional level. Answer: Preconventional. Why not the others: Conventional, Postconventional and Autonomous don't fit.
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