Pan is 7 years old. He would prefer to play his video game instead of doing his homework, but he knows that if he does so his father will spank him. From Pan's perspective, playing the video games is wrong because it will lead to pain. According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, Pan is at the __________________ level.
A) conventional
B) postconventional
C) preconventional
D) operational

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Pan's moral reasoning is based on avoiding punishment, which is characteristic of the preconventional level of moral development according to Kohlberg's theory. In this level, moral decisions are based on avoiding punishment or getting rewards, rather than on internalized moral principles.

Pan Is 7 Years Old