When Nicholas and Sanjay are debating whether or not to steal a cool car they just found, Nicholas says, "It's wrong to steal the car because there are laws against stealing, and no one is above the law." This type of thinking best fits with Kohlberg's ____ level of moral thinking.
A)preconventional
B)conventional
C)postconventional
D)unconventional

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Nicholas's reasoning is based on the idea of following laws and rules, which is a characteristic of the conventional level of moral thinking in Kohlberg's theory. At this level, individuals value conformity to social norms and laws as a way of maintaining the social order.

When Nicholas and Sanjay Are Debating Whether or Not to Steal