According to Kohlberg, what level of moral development is exhibited by adolescents?

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Kohlberg's theory of moral development suggests that adolescents are typically at the conventional level, not the postconventional level as stated. However, since none of the other options accurately represent a stage that adolescents are typically in according to Kohlberg, and considering the possible intent behind the question, it seems there might have been a mistake in the formulation of the options or in the interpretation. Kohlberg's stages are Preconventional, Conventional, and Postconventional. Adolescents are most often in the Conventional level, where moral reasoning is based on conformity to social rules. However, in the absence of the correct "Conventional" option and based on the provided choices, none accurately reflects Kohlberg's stages for adolescents. This response corrects the initial oversight by clarifying the stages and acknowledging the error in the available options.

According to Kohlberg, What Level of Moral Development Is Exhibited