At the preconventional level of moral development, the child decides if things are good or bad (moral) on the basis of whether they
A)are against the law.
B)bring punishment or reward.
C)are in accord with social rules.
D)fit the child's own sense of "rightness."

Question

At the preconventional level of moral development, the child decides if things are good or bad (moral) on the basis of whether they ​
A)are against the law.
B)bring punishment or reward.
C)are in accord with social rules.
D)fit the child's own sense of "rightness."

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At the preconventional level of moral development, according to Kohlberg's theory, children's sense of morality is externally controlled. They judge the morality of an action by its direct consequences. An action is perceived as morally wrong if it leads to punishment, and morally right if it leads to a reward.

At the Preconventional Level of Moral Development, the Child Decides