According to Kohlberg "a stage of moral development during which individuals judge morality largely in terms of existing social norms or rules" is known as which level of morality?

Options

A. Preconventional level of morality
B. Conventional level of morality
C. Postconventional level of morality
D. Unconventional level of morality

Answer

B

Explanation

Lawrence Kohlberg defined three levels of moral development that are pre-conventional, conventional and post-conventional. Each level has two distinct stages. During the pre-conventional stage, a child.s sense of morality is externally controlled. Children accept and believe the rules of authority figures such as parents and teachers.
During the conventional level, an individual.s sense of morality is tied to personal and societal relationships. Whereas in the post-conventional level, a person.s sense of morality is defined in terms of more abstract principles and values. Thus, option (2) is correct.