When a person decides whether something is morally right or wrong based on how individuals in positions of authority view it, the person is said to be at which level of moral reasoning?

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This describes the Conventional level of moral reasoning, where individuals base their moral judgments on societal norms and expectations, including the views of authority figures. The Preconventional level is based on self-interest, while the Postconventional level involves an internalization of moral principles beyond societal expectations. The Unconventional level involves rejecting societal norms entirely.

When a Person Decides Whether Something Is Morally Right or Wrong