Rohit returned the pencil, he took from Ajay's desk because he was afraid of the punishment, if he got caught. This illustrates Kohlberg's

Options

A. Pre-conventional level
B. Conventional level
C. Post-conventional level
D. Pre-operational level

Answer

A

Explanation

Kohlberg.s six stages can be more generally grouped into three levels of two stages each: pre-conventional, conventional and post-conventional.
1. Obedience and punishment orientation (Pre-Conventional) (How can I avoid punishment?)
2. Self-interest orientation (What.s in it for me?) (laying for a benefit) Level 2 (Conventional)
3. Authority and social-order maintaining orientation (Law and order morality) Level 3 (Post-Conventional)
4. Interpersonal accord and conformity (Social norms) (The good boy/good girl attitude)
5. Social contract orientation
6. Universal ethical principles (Principled conscience).